ILSP Program Manager - San Francisco, California
Company: First Place for Youth
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Want to make a difference? Want to help support young adults
with their futures? Do you live in, or near, San Francisco,
California? Then come work for First Place for Youth!ABOUT USFirst
Place for Youth is the largest provider of housing and
comprehensive services for transition-age foster youth in the state
of California. We're giving young people the tools, support, and
opportunities they need to take control of their own lives and
create the futures they want. We've built a 20+ year record of
success, measured not just by the number of youth who walk through
our doors, but by the outcomes they achieve.POSITION SUMMARYThe
ILSP Program Manager is responsible to ensure high-quality services
and effective daily operations of all aspects of the Independent
Living Skills Program and associated programs in San Francisco.
Duties include contract, site, services, and human resource
management including hiring, evaluation, coaching, and training.
The Program Manager is responsible to ensure program outcomes,
managing external relationships, and developing and promoting the
reputation of First Place for Youth at all times. The Program
Manager provides leadership congruent with agency policy, values
and mission provides management reports as required, and leads
significant program committees or functions as assigned. The
Program Manager ensures timely and accurate budgeting, reporting,
and operations in accordance with agency policy, contracts, and
budgets. Meets or exceeds program outputs and outcomes in all
domains. Ensures the highest quality service and program delivery.
Integrates values and regulatory (agency, local, state, and
federal) compliance in all aspects of documentation and record
management. Support high-quality internal collaboration to meet
youth goals across agency programsBENEFITSFull-time position15 days
of vacation time in year one12 days of sick time2 flexible
holidays14 paid holidaysPaid sabbaticalPaid maternity and paternity
leaveEmployee's choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPOUp to 90% of premium
covered by First PlaceDelta Dental Premium PPOVSP VisionRetirement
opportunitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program
Development/Implementation: Assumes responsibility for every aspect
of the daily operations of the assigned region and staff team;
Provides leadership and training ensuring excellence in provided
services including congruence with agency and program values and
design. Acts as a systems specialist in assigned program areas (E &
L, Safety, Chart Audits, Collaborative liaison) as assigned.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and insuring compliance
with program standards including but not limited to: intake,
discharge, vacancy and forecast, contract requirements,
documentation, and standards where appropriate. Completes routine
management reports and data on program activities andoutcomes as
assignedCommunity Development: Acts as a liaison with the County
Child Welfare Services, Probation, and other community service
providers in assuring that program remains responsive to families
and the community's needs without compromising to program intent;
Works closely with Child Welfare Workers and Probation Officers to
build and maintain relationships and to ensure the quality of care
with youth and families served; Represents agency interests and
advances agency reputation at all meetings with county and other
stakeholders. Supervision and Team Leadership:Recruits, hires, and
trains staff; Provides leadership to assigned teams;Directly
supervises staff as assigned, provides one hour of formal
supervision weekly in addition to informal supervision and
consultation as needed to direct staff; Facilitates weekly staff
meetings to ensure collaboration and accuracy of intervention
strategies. Implements all aspects of the program including leading
change efforts, scheduling staff to meet program goals, providing
oversight to sub-contractor efforts, and facilitating collaboration
with community and county partners toward effective program
services coordination and deliveryABOUT YOU MA/MSW required OR BA
in Psychology, Social Welfare, or related field may be substituted
with 4 (Four) years post-bachelor's work experience with youth
population in a high-volume program.Two years of
supervisory/management experience is required; relevant leadership
experience may be considered. At least one year of residential,
milieu, or wraparound experience preferred.Fluency in the
prevailing language(s) of the community preferred.DIRECT SERVICE
EXPERIENCE - at least 5 years of experience working with
underserved and disadvantaged youth, preferably current and former
foster youth. FIELD KNOWLEDGE - Excellent understanding of
education and employment resources for youth as well as awareness
of other services for young adults and young parents. PEOPLE,
PROJECT, AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS - Exemplary people
management skills, strategic leadership abilities, and the ability
to link the development of people with the achievement of
organizational outcomes. Ability to either take direction or work
independently as the situation requires. Strong supervisory skills
and proven success supporting staff development and empowerment.
Demonstrated success organizing, managing, and evaluating programs,
events, campaigns or productions. STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS -
Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the
demonstrated ability to effectively present information to top
management and program staff. Professional demeanor and the ability
to represent the interests of the agency with community
stakeholders. COMPUTER SKILLS - Proficiency with MS Office
applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experienced with database systems. Experience with the Efforts to
Outcomes database is a plus. TRANSPORTATION - Dependable car, valid
driver's license, and proof of insurance required. AVAILABILITY for
some evening and weekend work and for travel as needed. If First
Place for Youth is the organization you are looking for then apply
today! Our team will be excited to meet you. Review the attached
job description for position details.www.firstplaceforyouth.org
PI202061565
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