Department:
RSC SOM KC MS Achievement Center
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MS Achievement Center Admin
Position Title:
Program Manager - Part-time
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the MS Achievement Center (MSAC). The MSAC is a community-based wellness program for individuals with progressed multiple sclerosis. These individuals with multiple sclerosis (referred to as members) attend the program one day per week to participate in exercise, support group, leisure and skill building, and cognitive challenges all in a group environment. Members attend for many years creating a community that supports and encourages each other. The staff is made up of a small interdisciplinary team including occupational and physical therapist, program assistant, marketing and events, and executive director. This position reports directly to the executive director.
The MSAC is a supportive, encouraging team that develops long term relationships with members and their families. The ideal program manager will bring energy, compassion, flexibility and willingness to collaborate and learn from other team members. Employees will demonstrate a commitment to a culture of shared values, attitudes, and beliefs that support the MS Achievement Center and KUMC mission.
Job Description:
This is a part-time, 30 hour/week position working Monday - Thursday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, which position is also benefits eligible.
Program Delivery 60%
Manage day to day program for MS Achievement Center. Plan and facilitate, or recruit appropriate volunteers and/or students, to facilitate weekly support group for program participants. Present topics of relevance to individuals living with progressed MS, share resources and encourage peer support in addressing challenges and solution finding. Develop yearly plan for programmatic themes in collaboration with Center staff. Communicate themes and coordinate with staff to create plans around these themes. Assist with development and implementation of new MSAC programs and services. Monitor and evaluate program/project effectiveness to assure compliance with goals, mission, and policies. Track and document attendance and participation in activities for all members. Manage program budgets. Participate in monthly member assessment and staff meetings. Plan education programs for constituents as indicated by annual program plan, strategic plan and grants. Manage program inquiries, applications and orientation. Schedule and coordinate intake assessments and conduct home visits for all new members. Coordinate with physical and occupational therapists and Program Assistant for program activities. Assesses members' psycho-social needs, link members and family to appropriate community resources including information/referral to sources of mental health providers, financial assistance, transportation, food, housing, support groups. Serve as member advocate and liaison with health care professionals, families and community to ensure continuity of care. Serve as a resource to other staff on community resources.
Outreach 10%
Work with marketing and events coordinator on community outreach to people with MS. Develop relationships with healthcare professionals serving people with MS to raise awareness about program and recruit members. Present to support groups and professional groups in community to raise awareness of program and provide expertise about living with MS.
Volunteer Engagement 10%
Recruits, trains and supervises robust portfolio of volunteers to implement components of the program. Build relationships with local colleges and universities focused on social work programs, nonprofit leadership, and service learning to support student involvement in program delivery. Coordinate placement and provide supervision for students from social work and service learning programs. Actively recruit volunteers and speakers for all aspects of program through a variety of channels.
Fundraising 15%
Serve on planning teams for special events. Lead member engagement with special events. Coordinate volunteers for events.
General Program Support 5%
Maintain positive relationships with donors, vendors, and employees. Provide support to team members and board of directors, promoting a healthy, positive, working environment. Facilitate special projects as needed.
Conditions of employment: Lift/transfer patients with or without assistance.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in social work or social services field.
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years' experience in social work or social services.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master of Social Work
Work Experience:
Experience working with individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Knowledge of multiple sclerosis or other chronic neurological disease.
Experience coordinating projects or programs.
Skills:
Experience in group facilitation, problem solving, and solution focused conversations.
Knowledge and understanding of community resources and services
Project management skills.
Knowledge of social work principles and practices, relationship skills and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience working autonomously and managing multiple
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
Knowledge of the development and maintenance of information/referral systems.
Experience in program design, development and implementation of program services.
Other duties, as assigned.
Required documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three (3) professional references
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$28.18 - $42.27
Minimum
$28.18
Midpoint
$35.23
Maximum
$42.27
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Program-Manager---Part-time_JR005703 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005703.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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