Program Manager - Harvey, United States - Community and Economic Development Assoc

Community and Economic Development Assoc
Community and Economic Development Assoc
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Harvey, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Title:
Project Manager, Uplift Harvey


Department:
Admin/Special Projects
Location:CEDA Harvey


Report to:
Special Projects Director


FLSA Status:
Exempt


Employment Status:
Fulltime


Date Created:03/23/2021


Date Reviewed:05/07/2024

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Summary/Objective:


Under the direction of the Special Projects Director, the Uplift Harvey Project Manager is responsible for providing case management to the participants of the Uplift Harvey program.

Responsible for registering participants (ages 16 to 24), conducting initial intake interviews, and monitoring program participation and progress. This position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information and will represent CEDA in a variety of capacities. Must demonstrate good judgment, an ability to be approachable and professional, solid problem-solving skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks, an ability to be self
- motivated and well organized, and maintain strict confidentiality.

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Essential Functions:


  • Assist Deputy Director/Director with the Uplift Harvey Project.
  • Assist Deputy Director/Director with identifying and setting goals for various Project components and monitoring outcomes for necessary adjustments.
  • Works with Mobility LABs Project Manager to identify and recruit participants from ages 16 to 24 for acceptance into one or more of the direct service programs that the Uplift Harvey grant offers including workplace readiness and skills, financial literacy skills, mentoring, and other services using approved curriculum.
  • Works with Deputy Director/Director to design personalized service plans for each participant to help them reach desired economic mobility goals.
  • Engage household family members of participants and identify areas of financial assistance needs and refer to other community or CEDA services through our whole family approach model.
  • Assist Deputy Director/Director with identifying, in partnership with Harvey residents, site of community revitalization project.
  • Assist the Summer Jobs Coordinator with the implementation of youth summer internship program.
  • Collect and maintain relevant community resources for participants and families as needed.
  • Document every case management session by maintaining professional and detailed case notes of all family interactions in appropriate electronic format and in printed format for case files.
  • Prepares written correspondence, memorandums, reports and studies as required
  • Assist with assessments to determine community needs for grant preparation/revision.
  • Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field/industry through reading, participation in conferences and trainings.
  • Ensures community is aware of CEDA services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Must demonstrate strong abilities in program management, community engagement and relationship building and management.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with solid attention to details.
  • Ability to coordinate and partner with agencies and CEDA departments/division in program implementation.
  • Ability to coach and encourage results through others.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and manages change in positive manner.
  • Ability to respond competently and positively to culture, traditions, lifestyles, language and values of each individual, family and community.
  • Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential employment, client, and business information.
  • Ability to behave in a friendly, understanding, helpful and professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as a constructive member of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be willing to work some nontraditional hours, as needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
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Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will be responsible for training, developing, and managing the youth liaison for Uplift Harvey.

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Work Environment:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area.

Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. Employee is required to sit, use hands, stand, stoop, walk, talk, and listen while performing duties. General office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, desk
- and smartphones, and software programs.

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Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and t
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