What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Empowerment and Diversion (YED) Program Manager position at Logan Heights Community Development Corporation?
About Logan Heights Community Development Corporation:
Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a community development corporation that is a federal tax-exempt charitable organization. The organization was founded with a mission to "strengthen residents and businesses in Greater Logan Heights neighborhoods through community empowerment, education, economic growth, and housing development".
Position Summary:
The position of CAT/JD/ATD Program Manager will be responsible for keeping up with agency and regional program goals, objectives, mission, and vision. This role will supervise and work with the Central Region CAT/JD/ATD team in developing team goals and objectives.
Compliance Obligations:
- Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Oversee, train, and assist staff with case management, which includes individual, group, and family case management, counseling, and other services relative to program goals and objectives;• Oversee staff and volunteer client files to ensure that they meet the requirements of SBCS and its funding sources;
- Oversee the requests and distribution of funds to appropriately identified program clients;
- Oversee and make budget recommendations;
- Oversee the monthly statistical reports of services provided as required by SBCS;
- Outreach to target population and collaborative partners to effectively reach those in need of services;
- Supervise staff (paid and volunteer) performing Community Assessment Team and Juvenile Diversion team and project services;
- Manage program staff and their caseloads, monitor quality of service, assess risk, deploy staff, and assure successful completion of service plan goals;
- Develop and implement program procedures, guidelines, and policies;
- Hire and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary;
- Coordinate with contacts and other public and private organizations and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients. (e.g. progress reports to referral sources, client referrals to other agencies);
- Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with other team members;
- Guide Intake Specialists and other staff in referral assignments;
- Have a hand with special projects and activities as related to the agency's goals and objectives; and
- Represent SBCS in agency special events, such as fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- *All applicants/new hires will be required to present proof of vaccination before starting work. Employees may request reasonable accommodations be made if needed;
- Ability to work outside of the normal working hours such as early mornings, late evenings, and weekends to support, guide, assist staff, and participate in organizational annual events, fundraisers, and annual campaigns;
- Ability to travel to various locations locally throughout San Diego County;
- Attending conferences or training sessions within San Diego County;
- Sitting at a desk for sometimes long and continuous periods;
- Using a keyboard to perform research, and to communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods;
- Looking at a computer monitor for sometimes long and continuous periods;
- Occasionally standing, walking, reaching, and stooping;
- Lifting up to 30 lbs.;
- Exposure to various noise levels;
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field is required;
- Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field if preferred.
- California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred;
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in child, youth, and family services;
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in case management or management role;
- Experience working in a community-based or neighborhood service organization;
- Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work with a diverse cultural population;
- Team player;
- High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint;
- Proficiency in data platforms and SalesForce; and
- Working knowledge of all standard office equipment.
Salary: Salary is dependent on experience.
Logan Heights Community Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.