Program Manager - Evangeline's House

The Salvation Army Southern California•Spokane, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Program Manager for Evangeline's House. This role is responsible for overseeing program operations within contractual requirements, ensuring the provision of temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision for up to six Washington State foster care youth (12-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 60 days while awaiting placement. The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work, offering opportunities to invest in people and make a significant impact. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team, balancing being both big and small. We hire individuals who constantly seek new ways to move forward and offer opportunities for people in need.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Pass a Criminal Background Check
Pass a Washington State Background Check
Possess a valid Driver’s License with clear driving record; ability to clear a Motor Vehicle Records check
Successfully complete TSA Driver Training upon hire and annually thereafter
Produce current negative TB test results; bi-annual negative TB test results required
Have or obtain prior to working with youth, Child and Infant CPR, Adult CPR, and First Aid
Have or obtain prior to working with youth, training on Bloodborne Pathogens
Have or obtain prior to working with youth, WA Food Handler’s Card
Must obtain annual Mandated Reporter training
Have or take de-escalation and restraint training (Right Response)
Must possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality
Supervise staff members in an appropriate and ethical manner
Conflict resolution skills
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth and staff
Ability to manage employees and youth successfully with the department structure
Proficient in typing, organizing, and filing
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Effectively work with a diverse population in a team environment
Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care
Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care
Effective communication and problem solving skills
High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness
Be available to be on call to cover other shifts; to include weekends, nights, and holidays to meet program needs
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other program applicable software
Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Ability to operate multi-line telephone
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer
Ability to understand written information
Ability to sweep, clean, do laundry, and perform other janitorial tasks to meet program needs

Responsibilities

Oversee operations under The Salvation Army’s mission statement and ministry to children
Supervise and coordinate childcare workers and shift supervisors
Coordinate special needs of individual children
Ensure implementation of program structure
Ensure the physical needs of the program are met
With the support of the Human Resources, ensure recruitment needs are met for the program, including sorting candidates, scheduling and attending interviews, and recommending candidates for hire
Participate in new hire onboarding and ensure ongoing position specific training is provided
Conduct twice-monthly lead meetings and monthly staff meetings
Complete annual Focal Point Performance Reviews for all staff
Ensure schedule aligns with licensing requirements
To meet program needs, provide back-up for staff to ensure adequate coverage
Ensure all employees’ timecards are audited for errors and signed at the beginning of each week
Participate in program on-call schedule
Ensure medical appointments are scheduled to meet all children’s medical needs
Arrange transportation for children’s appointments as needed
Make arrangements to provide for the cultural needs of all children
Work with the HEART program to ensure children are enrolled and attending school
Intervene with DSHS, counselors, therapists, teachers, and parents when necessary
Work directly with DSHS regarding placement and movement of children
Report incident reports and suspected abuse/neglect within licensing requirements
Refer children for counseling, developmental, psychological, medical, and dental services
Oversee contract and WAC compliance is maintained within program
Work with DSHS Licensor, contract administrator and Health Dept for audits and compliance related items
Maintain supply inventory as necessary
Submit repair requests to maintenance
Conduct monthly fire drills and report results in writing per licensing requirements
Coordinate the use of facility space for maximum utilization and safety
Assist in development and recommend revisions of program and practices
Review, recommend, and revise program forms utilized by employees
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

paid holidays
vacation time
sick time
medical, vision, and dental insurances
Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost.
Employer paid life insurance policy.
Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time
Employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for for use after 3 months’ service time.
2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year