Job Information
The Salvation Army Program Manager at the Older Alaskan's Program in Alaska, United States
Description
Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Corps/Department: Older Alaskans Program (OAP)
Reports To: Social Services Program Director
FLSA Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week) / Exempt
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social service, business administration, public administration/ or related field.
Four (4) years of related experience in a management/supervisory position.
Experience working with the needs and requirements of a vulnerable population.
Experience in budget preparation and control required.
Grant writing experience highly desirable.
Scope of Position/Essential Functions: The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight and direction of the Older Alaskans Program (OAP), in a manner that effectively utilizes these resources and meets contract requirements as well as the needs of participating older adults. The Program Manager will ensure that all services are carried out with efficiency, effectiveness, and compassion for clients. This position is also responsible for the distribution of information about the services and seeking revenue sources to support the program’s operation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Ability to organize workload, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines with ongoing interruptions.
Ability to express self firmly and assertively while maintaining compassion, dignity, and respect for all involved parties.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to develop creative solutions as needed.
Knowledge of community resources and other social service programs in the immediate area.
Ability to utilize available resources to the fullest extent and to seek out and follow up on other possible resources.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines surrounding government funding.
Knowledge of personnel administration guidelines, requirements, and common practices.
Skilled in personnel administration and working with a variety of backgrounds in the areas of staff, clients, and funding resources.
Must maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving and criminal history records.
Essential Functions:
Represent the program and The Salvation Army in contacts with Federal, State, and local government organizations, current and potential funding sources, other human services and advocacy organizations, community groups, and the public.
Direct and participate in long- and short-range planning and goal setting; evaluate and revise plans and goals as program needs change; implement program improvements resulting from evaluations.
Strategize and implement ongoing advocacy efforts aimed at maintaining and/or developing services.
Coordinate delivery of program services as required by applicable grant and Medicaid regulations as well as federal, state, and local sanitation requirements.
Recommend internal organizational structure and manage all administrative and fiscal activities of the program, including personnel, contracts, purchasing, budgeting, grants administration, record keeping, reporting, and auditing.
Provide staff development through program orientation activities, on-going training opportunities, and timely performance evaluation.
Prepare and submit contracts/proposals, grant applications, and required records and reports; ensure that such materials conform to all regulatory requirements and are submitted on time.
Serve as Safety Officer for the OAP.
Conduct inspections regarding the maintenance and safety of facilities, vehicles, and meal sites.
Serve as a liaison between the central kitchen at the SAFE campus and other Salvation Army program units which receive services from the central kitchen, ensuring all program needs and requirements are met at a reasonable cost.
Coordinate OAP program activities with those of other community-based organizations.
Work with the Municipality of Anchorage and state to ensure timely and appropriate response to homebound vulnerable adults in time of disaster.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel required; Microsoft Outlook familiarity preferred. Proficiency in Publisher, PowerPoint, and other business software desirable. Ability to learn to use new software programs with basic training.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a heated/ventilated office setting. Some work may be performed outside the facility during visits to clients and related work sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills: Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Performance Skills: Must be creative, self -motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course(s) for this area and pass the background check required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Driver Requirements: Must be a licensed driver. Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.
This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Experience
Preferred
- 4 years: Management/Supervisory role
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)