Foster Grandparent Program Project Manager

Reconciliation Services•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The FGP Project Manager is responsible for the daily management of the Foster Grandparent Program and functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, volunteers, and volunteer stations. The Project Manager serves as the representative of RS in signing and approving official project documentation, including project reports, and memoranda of understanding. The Project Manager will abide by RS’ established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures. A high level of cultural competency and respect for diversity is essential given the diverse and traumatized population RS serves. RS has served alongside our neighbors in the urban core of Kansas City, MO, for 30+ years. Desiring to accept the challenge to “love thy neighbor,” we approach each person with dignity and love. Our programs strategically address community needs for affordable food access, safe environments to gather to combat social isolation and build positive community connections, job training and educational support, and increased access to social and mental health services that lead to improved health and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, human resources, social services, education, psychology, gerontology, or a closely related field
Ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events is required
Personal transportation
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the Reconciliation Services vision and mission.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree is strongly preferred
Training and/or experience in working with those over 55 years of age and volunteers is preferred
Experience managing federal grants is preferred

Responsibilities

Assessing volunteer needs of the community and planning and developing all phases of the project operation.
Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program, and volunteer records and reports.
Incorporating performance measurement principles and practices in program development, volunteer placement, and project assessment; and implement agreed upon performance measure and other FGP grant requirements.
Develop and maintain close coordination and relationships with volunteer stations, including development of volunteer assignment plans; and assess appropriateness and/or performance of volunteer stations.
Work with RS staff operations, fiscal and development staff as necessary for procurement, reporting needs, grants preparation, etc.
Assist with hiring, training, and supervising adequate staff to efficiently carry out, maintain and develop operations; and training, supervising, and evaluation of project staff in accordance with RS’ personnel policies and procedures.
Recruiting, orienting, placing, and arranging for assignment of volunteers at volunteer stations.
Ensure National Service Criminal History Checks are completed for all covered staff and volunteers in accordance with CNCS requirements and agency policy.
Providing coordinated pre-service orientation, in-service instruction, and overall supervision of Foster Grandparents with volunteer station professional staff.
Provide ongoing support to FGP volunteers and appraise volunteer performance.
Enhance the total efforts of FGP through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs, and other senior and volunteer programs.
Assist in recruiting and managing FGP Advisory Council; keeping members informed and solicit their participation and advice on matters affecting program operations.
Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of FGP.
Work in cooperation with RS administrative and development staff, FGP Advisory Council members and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs.
Work with RS Communications staff to coordinate FGP communications and marketing, including social media.
Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the CNCS.