Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project
About The Position
We are seeking a Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project to join our team. Starting Salary: $65,000 (Salary) Contingent Upon Funding- External Research Project. Employment is contingent upon its continued grant support. We are seeking a Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project to join our team. The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare (KUSSW) and its partner, Cornerstones of Care, will develop and deliver the project, Family Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (Kansas FORGE Fatherhood). Kansas FORGE Fatherhood will serve fathers and father-figures raising a child by improving outcomes in healthy relationships, parenting practices, economic stability, and receive support in accessing community resources to long-term success. The Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project works under the direction of the Director of Client Support Services and is responsible for the supervision of FORGE Fatherhood Facilitators, Case Managers, and service compliance with the FORGE Fatherhood Grant in collaboration with the University of Kansas
Requirements
- 2-5 years of management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human service-related field.
- A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in social work or other human service-related field and 2-5 years of work experience in child and family services.
- Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas (LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW, Professional Counselor, LMFT, and/or Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with the Project Director, Project Supervisor, Data Manager, Evaluation Team, and Financial Manager to oversee implementation of the FORGE Fatherhood Grant.
- Maintain substantial knowledge and experience in serving families through community collaboration efforts to successfully implement Kansas FORGE Fatherhood.
- Act as the primary liaison for current and prospective community partners, fostering strong, sustainable collaborative relationships.
- Lead program recruitment efforts in collaboration with established community partners and identify new community stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment process aligned with partners’ existing procedures.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
- Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
