Ambassadors For Christ Youth Ministries, Inc. (AFC) is a model 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2006 for the purpose of providing multifaceted prevention and intervention programs for at-risk, underprivileged, and displaced youth. AFC has provided service as an outlet and platform for growth to over 16,000 at-risk youth in partnership with schools, churches, and other community serving youth programs throughout the Houston, Texas, and Pine Bluff/Little Rock, Arkansas areas for more than 15 years. AFC's overarching goal is to inspire excellence and promote leadership in youth, regardless of their backgrounds, through the implementation of multifaceted youth development programs centered around homelessness prevention, mental health and substance use prevention/intervention, and the overall reduction of sexual and other risky behaviors.

The Project Manager will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of the DOL program (AFC-Pathway Home 4) including planning, scheduling, reporting, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. The Project Manager will oversee a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, following:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure services are provided in accordance with program guidelines, policies, and best practices of the AFC-PH4 Program
• Analyze program data and create regular reports for management and stakeholders
• Develop and implement long- and short-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
• Develop and maintain an operating plan to support the program
•  Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, service providers, and other stakeholders
• Recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff
• Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization
• Ensure that all AFC-PH4 Program, program staff receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
• Communicate regularly with partners and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program
• Performs other duties/responsibilities or special projects as identified by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of community resources and case management/social work practices with

high risk youth and young adult populations

• Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities

with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate

• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow

employees

• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation

EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field

preferred.

HOURS: Full Time. Some evenings and weekends required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years case management experience preferred.

SALARY: $TBD (Commensurate with experience)