Program Manager - Operation Home

Location:       The Salvation Army – Family Services

Status:            Non-Exempt, FT (2 Positions)

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.

The Salvation Army is looking to fill 2 Program Manager positions for Operation Home. The successful candidate will have good leadership and organizational skills, highly motivated and dedicated to making a difference in their community.

The Program Manager will supervise the Operation Home rapid rehousing staff and oversee day-today operations. They will communicate operational challenges, growth and strategic planning directly with the Family Services Coordinator. This position will have ongoing review of program compliance, allocations, and spending. The PM will manage data for Performance Measurement Monthly Report and assist with staff trainings and grant submission at renewal time. This position will also collaborate with other organizations regarding identifying suitable housing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human services related discipline plus three years relevant experience. Minimum   seven years of case management or leadership experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Aptitude to lead a team of case managers and support specialists that results in expected outcomes.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with community partners to ensure the program operates as contracted.
• Strong communication skills including being able to compose narratives, summaries, and projections as well as articulate verbally in a professional manner.
• Ability to examine financial expenditures against goals to ensure program progression.
• Possess cultural competency with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Proficiency in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe) and external data collection systems such as HMIS/CMIS.
• Possess a working knowledge of cycles that affect at-risk individuals/families and those experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.