PCA Project Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc - Uniontown, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Training Program Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, including supervision of one FTE staff member, one PT Instructor, and program participants.  The Project Manager ensures that program goals are met, ensures quality assurance, liaisons with community and potential employers, ensures timely and accurate data collection and reporting, manages schedules, holds regular project meetings, provides direct service to participants, and promotes the program and recruits participants throughout the community.  Roles and Responsibilities: Active promotion of the program and recruitment of program participants Supervision of assigned staff Ensures timely completion of required reports, paperwork, and documentation Actively works with employers to identify and communicate job opportunities  Assists participants with creating job search strategies and expanding skills in resume writing, networking, online job searches, and interviewing skills Monitors participants throughout the job search process and documents activities, progress, and employment information to facilitate program reporting Completes all necessary program reporting requirements and maintains client files in accordance with grant requirements Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, education, healthcare or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training) preferred Familiarity with Personal Care Assistant roles and expectations preferred Consulting or outreach experience in a healthcare or non-profit setting preferred. Experience supervising staff is preferred Experience adhering to budgets and providing reports is preferredAdditional Experience: Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with businesses and clients. Ability to actively present information to promote the program and to recruit participants Ability to effectively respond to routine inquiries verbally or in writing Ability to plan and organize daily work Ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writingComputer Skills Intermediate MS Office skills including Word and Excel Experience using customer relationship management systems to track client/business contacts and interactionsPhysical Requirements Travel to local business locations is required.  Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.  Ability to lift program and promotional materials (not more than 20 lbs).  Ability to present to small and large groups of varying demographics. Some light lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required to move materials and set up classes.  Requires manual dexterity to use a keyboard and enter client/business information. Additional RequirementsMust possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving recordMust have reliable transportation to facilitate employer visits, recruitment, and local travel. Ability to successfully pass Federal and State criminal background check and State of Pennsylvania Child Abuse background check