Youth and Adult Program Manager

LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF HOUSTON•Houston, TX

2d•$52,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighthouse of Houston is hiring a Youth and Adult Program Manager for its Youth and Adult Program Services Department. The Youth and Adult Program Manager is primarily responsible for developing, coordinating, scheduling, implementing, supervising, and evaluating a variety of recreational programs, activities and unique events for Youth and Adult Programs and services provided to blind, low vision, and multi-handicapped clients and their families. The Youth and Adult Program Manager also manages and guides employees and volunteers to ensure they meet performance expectations and organizational goals. The successful candidate will champion this mission by ensuring that all programs, services, and initiatives align with the organization's goals, objectives, and core values while fostering an inclusive, empowering, and participant-centered environment. The Youth and Adult Program Manager must set a good example and consistently demonstrate the Light (LIGHT) Principles of Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Humility and Trust. It is important for individuals to be committed to a continuous learning environment and a champion for change, with a teamwork mentality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education or another related field is required or Associate Degree in a field related to human services and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services.
Relevant experience supervising activities.
CPR and First Aid required
Annual TB test and screening
Must be able to demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to proficiently perform the job duties and functions, determined through ongoing skills and training, competency assessments and performance evaluations.
Strong leadership skills to guide and supervise staff to meet the customer and client expectations.
Ability to organize, document and implement detailed programs that are effective and efficient and can be used as a model for other activities.
Ability to maintain detailed records of activity programs and client participation while identifying progress toward established activity goals and expectations.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Must have flexibility and be able to work evenings and weekends to supervise programs and events.
Required to develop and maintain strong collaboration and partnerships with other agencies in the community.
Excellent computer skills and able to adapt to different software, and train staff.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet customer deadlines.
Ability to work with confidential documents and sensitive materials.
Ability to prioritize and work at an elevated level of accuracy.
Excellent management skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team.

Nice To Haves

Activity Director certification preferred
HHSC Childcare Director certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and directs the implementation of goals, required training, objectives and performance standards for the Youth and Adult department to ensure they meet the expectations of the organization and licensed programs.
Manages, directs, assesses, trains, and lead employees to ensure competence in their job duties and their performance meets the job expectations.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and dispositioning applicants and ensuring recruiting and department objectives are met and the department remains fully staffed using talent acquisition tools and resources.
Responsible for performance reviews and feedback to staff and implementing plans of correction when needed.
Responsible for ensuring new hires or transfers are orientated and receive necessary training that meets the state licensing and organization requirements.
Follows all safety protocols and guidelines for promoting a safe work environment for clients.
Ensures federal compliance with federal state standards by providing requested activity reports or data.
Follows all safety protocols and guidelines for promoting a safe and healthy environment for the client and promotes safety awareness and accident prevention.
Identifies and recommends improvements in divisional and departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective.
Creates programs and activities centered around the mission and organizational goals for enriching and expanding programs and services offered to the community.
Coordinate program activities for clients on-site and off-site and ensure they meet the customer and company satisfaction.
Provides updates to Leadership Team on on-going activities, program services and any assessments made for determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the program or for areas of improvement.
Create and review programs to ensure they are safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, client centered and meet licensure requirements.
Develop and maintain an active volunteer program and recruit volunteers for activities and programs.
Provide a welcoming and inviting atmosphere to all clients and volunteers and serves as a main contact for Adult and Youth activity services and programs.
Oversees program offerings and activities, recruit volunteers, and works with community partners on any donations for the Youth and Adult programs and services.
Enlist clients and volunteer support and input with program planning and activities to ascertain whether additional services or programs are needed.
Conduct weekly/monthly inventory to ensure materials are available for activities.
Set up community events for potential clients and companies for an introduction and overview of the Youth and Adult programs and activities.
This job requires working some evenings and weekends for special programs and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.