Program Manager - Chicago, United States - Envision Community Services

Description

POSITION TITLE:
Manager of Programs _(Full-time, Exempt)_


RESPONSIBLE TO:
Program Director


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the design, research and implementation of all programs at ECS, managing and delegating to a team of subordinates, working directly with the Program Director to coordinate and plan services, supports grant funding and fundraising initiatives.

Daily oversees program initiatives and conducts site-visits for all programs. Supports Business department with maintaining audit ready financial reports. Areas of responsibility also include contract compliance, community relations, and marketing.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to the Mission, Core values and Vision of Envision Community Services (ECS)
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions
• Plan and review compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare

and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service

standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends

• Manage relationships with key operations vendors
• Delegate to team with daily tasks and administrative responsibilities
• Develops and coordinates education, training, and participants services in the Workforce Services,

Leadership and Education wings of the organization

• Complies with all aspects of agency contracts, including regulations, policies and budgets
• Maintain relationships with ECS partners and vendors, and foster news ones as needed
• Involved in planning, supporting, and executing on fundraiser and major public events
• Engages in public relations and marketing activities that promote the mission of Envision
• Accepts responsibilities of being a mandated reporter and acts in accordance with policies
• Maintain records of all relevant projects, policies, invoices, and other delegated records
• Follow safety measures in all ECS activities
• Maintains knowledge in current field by attending seminars, workshops and inservice.
• Maintains respect for all staff, partners and members
• Develops sponsored project proposals in compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Initiates the routing and obtains appropriate approvals prior to proposal submission from Supervisors.
• Assists with negotiation of award terms as needed.
• Assists with job readiness training as needed.
• Works with customers to devise job development strategies.
• Maintains files on all activities including information regarding client referrals and followups.
• Contacts prospective employers to determine needs and explains services.
• Conducts presentations, research, and outreach to promote regular customer attendance, internship, and job opportunities.
• Hosts and facilitates both inperson and virtual information sessions.
• Matches screened and qualified customers to relevant training after funding has been secured.
• Assists to secures employment verifications.
• Provides choices for customers and guides them in making positive decisions.

Experience using virtual meeting platforms and webinar software strongly preferred

• Follows safety measures with customers indoors and outdoors.
• Maintains all program data required records.
• Ensures accurate and timely effort reporting for project personnel.
• Discloses conflicts of interest when required.
• Ensures integrity of project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors' degree or higher preferred/equivalent experience in management considered
• Experience in supervision of staff and customers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Tech skills and virtual management.
• Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) desired.
• Access to a vehicle and valid Illinois Driver's License required.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours required.

REQUIRED SCREENINGS/CHECKS/TRAININGS

• Drug screen
• Mandated Report
• CANTS Check
• Background Check
• Fingerprinting
• Driver's Record
• Health Check (due to Covid)
• Sexual Harassment Training
• Nondisclosure Agreement
• Any other internal trainings brought by ECS

SALARY/BENEFITS:

• Health benefits available

- $ 50,000 - $60,000 annual salary _range_


OTHER:

• ECS is an "At-Will" employer and reserves its rights to practice as such.

Pay:
$50, $60,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
Multiple locations