CERC Program Director

Bay Area Community Resources•El Cerrito, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org . Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of broad experience in managing and developing programs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with other community agencies
Ability to work independently while remaining engaged in a strong, mutually respectful team
Clear, friendly and professional public speaking manner
Excellent writing skills
Willingness to work weekends and/or evenings
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Salesforce
Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize.
Must have their own vehicle and provide car insurance.
Have a passion for service
Good judgment and consensus-building skills
Self-confidence
Inspiring, creative, and compassionate
Diplomatic and tactful
High ethical standards
Values diversity
Sense of humor

Responsibilities

Guiding CERC to fulfill its mission in the best way possible by working with the staff to form plans of approach for various challenges.
Recruiting new and potential Partner Agencies
Planning events with partner agencies (e.g. site supervisor orientation)
Quarterly site visits with Project Coordinators
Acting as mediator when issues arise between agencies and ACMs or agencies and the program
Participating in BACR Leaders Group
Streamlining communication between BACR, CERC, and CV
Responsible for all regular reports and all funding proposals to Government Agencies, BACR, and other organizations and foundations that provide funding to CERC.
Making sure the program as a whole does not exceed its budget.
Approving expenses/purchases
Approving staff time sheets
Salary review
Responding to all deployment requests from California Volunteers.
Budget management; program coordinator and ACM assignments; and managing relationships with requesting partners.
Deployment supervision, which will require spontaneous travel for on the ground supervision.
Supervisor for all CERC Staff and directly supervises the following positions: Project Coordinators AmeriCorps Members
Identify needs and responsibilities of Project Coordinators and provide necessary support, coaching and supervision.
Regular Check-ins with all Project Coordinators
Observe and give feedback to Project Coordinators regarding Team days, Trainings, and other facets of their job and overall job performance
Conduct performance evaluations for Project Coordinators
Act as an Advocate/Problem Solver for Project Coordinators in issues involving ACM’s, CERC and BACR Leadership, and Agency Partners
Responsible for reviewing and auditing ACM files
Make sure that Project Coordinators fulfill their responsibilities, both those that are part of their job description and any other responsibilities they may have taken on
Help Project Coordinators to work effectively by working with them to establish clear and specific steps toward fulfilling their goals, and following up on those steps
Keep secure files with necessary paperwork for each Project Coordinator
Provide training and professional development opportunities
Approving (signing) BACR paperwork for Staff (expense reports, check requests, staff time sheets, etc.)
Timely submission of paperwork as deemed necessary by BACR
Taking the lead in strategic planning and visioning for CERC as a whole
Attendance & participation in Staff and Corps Member Trainings and Events
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities when necessary and feasible