Senior Program Manager Veteran Services To Career

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serveour programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We support Denvers homeless veterans who have been underserved and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith relationship-building and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorados most vulnerable citizens.

** Senior Program Manager is charged with supervising staff managing programmatic budgets coordinating

activities among community partners collaborating with key stakeholders ensuring compliance with all

applicable rules regulations laws and funder requirements and achieving program objectives. Oversees

supervisory and managerial personnel and is responsible for developing and implementing program-specific

policies and practices that support staff and client wellbeing the professional development of staff members

and promote positive outcomes for clients. Charged with developing and implementing strategic plans

linking program-specific activities to larger community or agency initiatives. Typically oversees multiple

teams grants and contracts sometimes spanning several geographic locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and implements strategic plans linking services between multiple agency and community

stakeholders in support of shared objectives.

Oversees multiple grant agreements and teams by ensuring compliance with grant commitment and

expectations of program funders and VOA Colorado including the provision of supportive services.

Trains supervises and evaluates staff members. Ensures compliance with the requirements of their

respective job descriptions and accordance with established best practice standards.

Composes and manages annual program budgets representative of grant agreements with program

funders; monitors expenses and revises budgets as needed.

Conducts and facilitates regular internal reviews of all components including monitoring for compliance

to program requirements and best practice though client file reviews and client and community feedback.

Provides follow up and/or corrective action as necessary.

Is proactive in remaining apprised of evolving program regulations standards and best practice and

effectively integrates these practices into program operations.

Collaborates with administrative services staff to ensure that appropriate financial personnel and

operational standards are adhered to as indicated by grant agreements with program funders.

Aggregates and reviews program data to determine the effectiveness of services and progress in meeting

service goals as indicated by program funders.

Utilizes program data to develop strategic action plans for outreach and service delivery.

Ensures program staff provide accurate and timely documentation adhere to confidentiality record

keeping reporting and data entry and collection standards.

Coordinates activities among community stakeholders and maintains excellent working relationship with

community stakeholders.

Assists in preparation of regular grant applications updated or requests for information.

Collaborates with statewide field office staff to facilitate the continuity of high-quality services.

Predictable consistent attendance.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees supervisory or managerial personnel who supervise client service teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel throughout the programs service area.

Must be able to work in diverse and at times uncomfortable environments such as homeless shelters service facilities streets offices and all other locations as necessary to fulfill program objectives.

Bending Climbing Stooping Kneeling Reaching Crouching Squatting Lifting (30 to 50 pounds) Balancing Standing Sitting Hand/Foot motions Walking Seeing (Close and distant vision Detect Determine Perceive Identify Recognize Judge Observe Inspect Assess Estimate) Depth Perception Hearing/Listening Speaking/Shouting (Communicate Discern Convey Express Exchange) Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping Holding Touching) Thinking Calculating Memory/Recall Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full-Time as indicated in posting.

Work hours may vary but are typically scheduled at 40-hour workweek designed to fulfill program objectives with occasional overtime requirements.

LOCATION Throughout program service area.

Salary: $65000-$67000/annual

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

VETERANS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

COMPETENCIES

Models core culture attributes of VOA Colorado that include AIRS (Accountability Integrity Respect and Service).

Models and VOA Colorado three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry Humble People Smart).

Must competently translate administrative and direct service practices to diverse groups of stakeholders in support of program objectives.

Must be both creative and detail oriented in order to effectively develop and implement strategic plans supporting program agency and community objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

Bachelors degree in public administration business administration human services or a closely related field.

2 years of direct supervisory or management experience.

Demonstrated ability to fulfill relevant program compliance and administrative requirements.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams of human service professionals.

Demonstrated abilities in effectively managing program grant agreements contracts and finances.

Must possess a Colorado drivers license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).

Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

Masters degree in in public administration business administration human services or a closely related field.

3 years of management experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrated skillsets in financial management operational management grants/contacts managements and personnel management.

Ability to inspire train mentor and lead teams.

Ability to respectfully and professionally serve individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds cultures ideologies and religions.

Ability to work and thrive within a diverse multicultural team environment.

Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to apply appropriate self-care in the face of often difficult and/or traumatic situations which commonly present while working with persons in need of services.