Program Manager - Youth & Adolescence

Description

Position Summary:

The Program Manager supports the Director of Programs and Policy by assisting in program implementation, execution, and integration of multiple programs in the organization.  The Program Manager sits within the Wellness Programs department in the organization.  The Wellness Programs hold the work of Community Healing, Nutrition & Exercise, Neighborhood-based, Young People, and Family Health.You will be motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a broader team to get big things done. You will be good at building relationships in order to deliver positive advocacy outcomes that impact East Oakland communities. You will be a self-starter willing to proactively ideate, create, manage, and execute projects solo and in teams.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision to assigned program coordinators in matters relating to personnel, finance, and administrative activities.
• Provide oversight to program coordinators in community outreach activities and events while maintaining related relationships with community-based and neighborhood organizations.
• Support coordinators in community outreach activities and events while maintaining all related relationships with community-based and neighborhood organizations.
• Assist program coordinators to develop, manage, and track budgets and spending.
• Assist program coordinators in the development of reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly to ensure effective compliance with established standards, contracted goals, and objectives.
• Make and recommend personnel decisions, including but not limited to promotion, transfer, and assignment of staff, and imposition of discipline.
• Provide timely and high-quality completion of all program deliverables.
• Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions affecting the department and staff. 
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely fashion, as required by contract guidelines.
• Support planning, implementation, and coordination of Medi-Cal and non Medi-Cal programs and activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, agency meetings, and staff training.
• Ability to work both on site and in the field.

Requirements

Competencies: 

? A bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, public administration, social work, or a related field or relevant experience requ 

Competencies:

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.
• Ability to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to work effectively within stressful environments with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain a healthy presence within a close-knit group.
• Ability to proactively identify team dynamics concerns and take appropriate action. 
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries with clients.
• Demonstrates organizational skills, including attention to detail, task prioritization, time management, and multi-tasking.
• Demonstrates clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with and entering data accurately.
• Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset and openness to constructive feedback and self-improvement.
• High level of ethics and personal integrity to work with confidential information.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, public administration, social work, or a related field or relevant experience is required.
• Prior experience in program management, evaluation, project management, team management, community health planning, community organizing, and providing technical assistance.
• Experience conducting community outreach, community organizing, or working with community residents is preferred.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization or community clinic preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid California Driver License with a safe driving record.
• Computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.