Program Manager: Asian Pride Youth Program, Massachusetts Asian & Pacific Islanders for Health, Boston, MA

Program Manager: Asian Pride Youth Program

Posted on: May 29, 2013
Posted by: Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders for Health

DESCRIPTION

MAP for Health is a community-based, nonprofit organization that works to improve healthcare access, disease prevention and service delivery for the API community in Massachusetts. Asian Pride (AP) is a youth development program that provides services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. The program serves as an open, safe space for youth ages 16-24 to explore their cultural identities and sexual orientation while building community and leadership skills.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager plays a central role in the management, development and coordination of the Asian Pride Youth Program. S/he has an abundance of energy and is fearless in outreach efforts. The Program Manager is not afraid of failure and is constantly searching for areas of improvement. S/he also must enjoy working with youth and acting as a mentor and role model to our young peer leaders and clients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Grant/Contract Management

• Manage program budget, resource allocation and reporting requirements
• Develop and utilize program timelines/workplans to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Frequently review program activities to ensure quality, consistency and accuracy of work outcomes
• Conduct basic risk assessments and screenings
• Create and facilitate workshops, attend group meetings and trainings

Managerial

• Provide supervision, training, leadership development and guidance to peer leaders
• Lead by example, delegate work appropriately, hold peer leaders accountable and provide constructive feedback
• Foster learning opportunities for peer leaders as it relates to the organization and community

Organization-Wide

• Identify and develop new outreach opportunities while continuing to market/advocate MAP's programs and services
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, collaborators, and other community based organizations
• Participate in MAP strategic planning activities
• Event planning
• Represent MAP at various venues throughout the year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Outstanding communication skills, ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks, organized, efficient, and has effective time management skills
• Screening, counseling and assessment experience preferred, previous experience working with youth
• Discreet, uses good judgment and has excellent follow up skills
• Leadership capabilities with at least one year experience in a supervisory role
• Understanding of API and/or LGBT community as it relates to health disparities and "at risk" groups, particularly with youth
• Takes initiative and is able to work independently, but just as well in a team setting
• Must be flexible, some evening hours are required to facilitate programs/events
• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling or related field. Will accept 2 to 3 years experience in lieu of degree.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and your resume along with a salary range to josephine@maphealth.org

Program Manager, Choices in Childbirth, New York, NY

Program Manager (part-time)

Posted on: May 21, 2013
Application deadline: May 28, 2013
Posted by: Choices in Childbirth

DESCRIPTION

Choices in Childbirth seeks a part-time (20 hours a week) Program Manager for The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition program.

ORGANIZATION

Choices in Childbirth (www.choicesinchildbirth.org) is a non-profit organization that is a national leader in consumer advocacy and education for women and their families. At CiC we believe that every woman deserves a safe, respectful and deeply fulfilling birth experience. We help women make informed decisions about where, how and with whom to birth and ensure that they have access to the full range of birth options. CiC constantly strives to improve maternity care across the country and to ensure that the birth of each child is treated with the respect and reverence that it deserves.

PROGRAM

The Business of Being Born, Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's renowned feature-length documentary film about maternity care in the United States has been modified for classroom use. The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition (BoBB:CE) (www.classroombobb.com) is an educational tool, that includes a 30 minute version of the original film and study guide. The intention of this program is to educate future generations of policy makers, educators, practitioners, and parents about the state of maternity care in this country. The Program Manager will work to integrate this dvd program into high schools and university classrooms to ensure that young people know about birth choices before they confront their own birth decisions. We are specifically reaching out to high school feminist clubs and women's studies classes and the following university departments: anthropology, sociology, public health, women and gender studies, nursing, midwifery, and political science. By corresponding with teachers and schools, attending conferences, and following-up with buyers, the BoBB:CE Program Manager will work to strengthen and expand this program. We will also be expanding our outreach to childbirth educators, midwives, doulas and other childbirth professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and update the Blogspot website and Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Coordinate marketing and advertising opportunities on listservs, websites, journals, etc.
• Create e-mails, invitations, and promotional materials
• Recruit, interview, train, and manage remote Regional Representatives (interns across the country doing outreach and event planning to promote BoBB:CE)
• Manage volunteer interns at Choices in Childbirth
• Cultivate relationships with key organizations, individuals and institutions
  • Manage databases on Google docs
  • Organize presentations and speakers for core conferences and speaking engagements
  • Coordinate conference exhibit tables and attend 1-2 conferences on behalf of BoBB:CE.
  • Manage accounts at Spinshop and SurveyMonkey
  • Correspond with new and potential buyers.
  • General project administrative tasks – mailing, printing, copying, etc.

SKILLS

• Understanding of issues related to reproductive health and childbirth;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Comfort presenting to large and small audiences;
• Self-starter and extremely motivated;
• Flexibility to adapt to changes while maintaining fidelity to the goals and aims of programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively, and organize and motivate group endeavors
• Creativity and good humor;
• Strong computer skills and comfort with databases required;
• Comfort with social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Blogspot
• Strong skills in Excel and Google documents
• A deep commitment to and enthusiasm for the Choices in Childbirth mission.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 1 year of related work experience;
• Participation in campus life – outreach, recruitment, event coordination, club leadership, or advocacy;
• Experience supervising volunteers and/or interns;
• Demonstrated experience with direct community interaction;
• Demonstrated interest and involvement with advocacy or reproductive health organizations.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director
TIMELINE: This is a grant-funded position estimated June 24^th – December 22nd, with a possibility of extension pending additional funding.
COMPENSATION: $20/hour, 20 hours/week, no benefits

HOW TO APPLY

The position is open until filled. Please e-mail hr@choicesinchildbirth.org with the subject line "PT BoBB:CE Program Manager" and include the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications

Choices in Childbirth is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Manager, Crossroads Women's Shelter, Providence, Rhode Island

Program Manager

Posted on: April 29, 2013
Posted by: Crossroads Rhode Island

DESCRIPTION

To oversee the day to day functions of the women's shelter program including staff supervision and support, shelter resident relations, physical condition, and programmatic compliance relating to funders and owners. Ensures that the environment for clients is welcoming, respectful, supportive and trauma informed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocates for the mission of the organization and upholds the agency's values. 
• Ensure the delivery of quality services through clear program procedures and guidelines. 
• Develop and make recommendations on policies and procedures appropriate to the operation of the program. 
• Ensure that such policies are consistent with our mission of treating shelter clients with respect and dignity, understood by all staff and volunteers, and implemented fairly and consistently. 
• Ensure that policies and practices create an environment for clients that are based on trauma informed practices. 
• Ensure that funder and regulatory policies are being complied with and all necessary documentation is complete. 
• Ensure the facility meets quality standards by conducting regular physical inspections, with the Director of Facilities and individually. 
• Ensure the program and facility operates in a safe manner at all times though regular contact with the Director of Safety. 
• Participate in budget planning, track expenses, evaluate costs, and consider ways to conserve on costs. 
• Identify projects for grant requests and collaborate with development staff on budget for projects. 
• Provide clinical oversight and coordination for case management services for all women's shelter guests with Director of Social Services, women's shelter staff, and case advocates to ensure all shelter residents have an active case plan and assist shelter staff with supporting the clients as they work towards their goals. 
• Provide clinical supervision, oversight and guidance to staff on those shelter guests with severe mental illness, chronic substance abuse and other complex needs.
• Plan, develop, and maintain collaborations with social service, medical, and mental health providers that are helpful to our guests and workable for our staff and site. 
• Complete reports and other program administrative duties in a timely manner. 
• Work with Data Evaluation to ensure that HMIS is being utilized in accordance with program requirements, and to formulate effective program measurements and outcomes. 
• Conduct regular supervision with program staff. 
• Recruit BSW/MSW/LMHC student interns to be placed at the women's shelter and provide clinical supervision. 
• Conduct job performance evaluations in a timely manner providing staff with feedback and opportunities for growth and development. 
• Ensure appropriate staff coverage of all shifts. 
• Actively participate in/facilitate staff meetings and training opportunities. 
• Actively participate in the Management team through regularly scheduled meetings and day-to-day activities. 
• Ensure that the programs are at all times in compliance with state and federal laws including in particular, fair housing. 
• Be available and on call for emergencies at program sites. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Prefer a Master Degree in social work or related field with clinical experience working with substance abuse, mental illness and individuals with trauma histories. Licensing preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in homeless services with some management experience preferred. Previous experience providing trauma informed care services. Experience working in shelter environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess the ability to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative, and as part of a team. 
• Capacity to manage and lead people. 
• Must have good communication skills and be able to identify problems related to personnel management and be able to address them. 
• Ability to develop goals and objectives. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. 
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one in person and over the telephone. 
• Knowledge of diverse populations. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment. 
• Strong computer skills and data entry required. 
• Requires verbal and numerical intelligence. 
• Bilingual with the ability to speak and write Spanish is desirable

HOW TO APPLY

Email: careers@crossroadsri.org

Fax: 401-521-1894

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