Program Manager (5993)

This position is responsible for : 

Supervises, coordinates and monitors day-to-day operations of the Salvation Army social services program in Alexandria,  LA.

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Supervises casework performed by program staff ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures.
• prepares statistical reports; ensures compliance with grants.
• ensures that client’s needs are met through service coordination, staffing, and referrals for individuals and group work; supervises social services staff
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of program personnel including those performing case management, etc; trains and instructs in the proper methods and procedures.
• Oversees the interviewing clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions; ensures proper methods and procedures are followed.
• Prepares statistical reports; develops/writes and submits grant applications, Annual Performance Reports (APRs), and other grant documentations (e.g., statistical reports) to local, state, and federal funding sources; ensures compliance of rules and regulations of grants.
• Oversees the preparation and filing of client records in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.

Physical  Requirements & Working Conditions 

• Ability to travel short distances, such as for meetings and other Salvation Army facilities.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance
• Aflac Policies
• Voluntary Life
• PTO 
• Holiday Pay 
• Retirement 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field,
• And
• Three years progressively responsible experience performing social services work with at least one year in a supervisory capacity,
• or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid state driver’s license

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled 

Salary : $50,000