Program Manager
Company: The Children's Place
Location: Wasilla
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a wonderful team
of professionals whose primary mission is to protect children? Are
you looking for a career that is fulfilling and meaningful? Do you
value and appreciate a team environment? Then our full time Family
Advocate position may be just for you!The Children's Place is a
Child Advocacy Center located in Wasilla, Alaska. Our Mission is to
offer hope and healing to children and families impacted by child
abuse and neglect through a coordinated community response. Our
Family Advocates are the heart of our team as they work directly
with children and families who have been impacted by child abuse
ensuring their ongoing needs are met.If you have a heart to help
children and have two years' experience in child abuse/neglect
fields or victim advocacy then please consider applying. Our
preferred applicant will have a BA/BS in Social Work, Human
Services, or Criminal Justice field and preferably, experience with
group work, public speaking, and giving presentations to agencies,
community, schools etc.PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Exercise discretion and
independent judgment with respect to coordinating, providing and
supervising direct services provided to children and families by
The Children's Place including but not limited to
providing/arranging for immediate safety, legal and community
justice assistance, individual and systems advocacy, supervision
and mentoring of Family Advocate staff and for operations of the
Multidisciplinary TeamQUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must demonstrate
their ability to accomplish the Essential Job Results stated
below.Job knowledge absolutely required before entering the job
- Solid understanding of the root causes, dynamics and prevention
strategies for child maltreatment
- At least two years' experience providing direct services and
victim advocacy with progressively responsible job duties and
supervisory experience including screening, training and employee
evaluation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to
communicate effectively, and to work with people of varied
backgrounds and value systems.
- Ability to give and receive oral and written communications and
to read, interpret, abide by and document required policies and
procedures for program operations.
- A personal and professional commitment to ending child
maltreatment and related forms of interpersonal violence. Ability
to effectively confront issues of gender and race.
- Must be a responsible individual of reputable character who is
known to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, cope
with stress and crisis situations in a calm manner and who models
non-violent behavior and freedom from substance abuse
- Must have or be able to pass State of Alaska and federal
background check
- Must have valid Alaska driver's license or ability to travel
off-site for meetings and/or servicesEducation:
- Master's Degree in Social Work preferred
- Bachelor Degree in related field with a minimum of three years'
of progressively responsible experience providing services to child
victims of maltreatment and to the people responsible for their
carePreferred:
- Thorough understanding/knowledge of criminal, civil and
community justice systems including ICWA, tribal courts and
jurisdictions in PL280 states.
- Experience and training in working with people who have mental
or physical challenges, who are impacted by fetal alcohol exposure
and/or persons experiencing substance abuse or addictions
- Training in nationally approved ChildFirst interview model and
experience testifying in courtResponsibilities
- Provide supervision of TCP program staff and interns including
program monitoring and evaluation.
- Assists in the recruitment, hiring and training of all new
members of program staff to ensure high quality candidates are
properly screened, trained and supervised to meet the needs of the
programmatic services.
- Assume a leadership role in ensuring collaboration among all
members of the multi-disciplinary team, including protocol
development and revision and facilitation of multi-disciplinary
committees. Develop and implement regular orientation and training
for new members of the MDT. Oversee planning of training and team
building activities for TCP staff and MDT members.
- Review referrals with program staff, monitor screening process
and provide best practices to case management. Assume a leadership
role in expediting referral decisions and management of case
logistics within TCP.
- Develop, implement and monitor on an ongoing basis an
evaluation process within TCP to evaluate its programs, services
and partner relations.
- Develop, implement and monitor on an ongoing basis the
necessary activities to assist programs to remain in compliance
with the standards for National Children's Alliance membership
standards.
- Assure that updated methodologies, practices and programs in
all areas of TCP work with physically and sexually abused
children.
- Implement and maintain the procedures, policies and operational
manuals for TCP in compliance with the accreditation standards of
the National Children's Alliance (NCA) and the local protocol.
- Promote strong, effective working relationships with partner
agencies and other service providers.
- Collaborate and liaison with community organizations to network
and build a collaborative working relationship between TCP and
other programs.
- Implement and monitor outreach with community members and
agencies through participation and presentations in local
events.
- Maintain, monitor, and report statistical data for grants and
NCA requirements.
- Assist the Executive Director on an as needed basis.WORKING
CONDITIONS: Fast paced office environment with moderate to loud
noise. Frequent, unscheduled interruptions. Periodic exposure to
situations where individuals may be a danger to themselves or
others. Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions (cigarette
smoke, bodily fluids, spills, chemicals and cleaning agents, broken
glass, etc.) Exposure to communicable diseases. Able to travel over
night to conference and trainingWORK HOURS: Flexible, full time (40
hours/week) generally running from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Monday-Friday. Requires a flexible schedule including participation
in on-call rotation that may require some evening/weekends
hours.Contributes to the team effort and maintains continuous
quality improvement by welcoming new and different work
requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the
organization; helping others accomplish related job results; and
being active in self-directed learning and professional
development. Attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-service
training. Providing and maintaining documentation of required
training in appropriate field(s) Protects program integrity and
confidentiality by adhering to all confidentiality requirements
including but not limited to TCP's internal policies, requirements
of local, state and federal law and requirements of common sense
necessary to protect the safety, dignity and privacy of persons
seeking or receiving services.WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced office
environment with moderate to loud noise. Frequent, unscheduled
interruptions. Periodic exposure to situations where individuals
may be a danger to themselves or others. Occasional exposure to
hazardous conditions (cigarette smoke, bodily fluids, spills,
chemicals and cleaning agents, broken glass, etc.) Exposure to
communicable diseases.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office
equipment (FAX machine, computers, copier, telephone, etc.),
outside grounds & yard equipment, basic carpentry tools and
household cleaning equipment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to
walk, sit, hear, speak, climb stairs, stoop, reach, use hands, lift
up to 25 lbs, see and use close vision; speak, write, hear and
understand English.SUPERVISED BY: Executive DirectorPOSITIONS
SUPERVISED: Family AdvocatesCOORDINATION: Works closely with the
Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner under the guidance of the
Executive Director to provide an effective, coordinated, on-going
response to persons seeking or receiving services.Background Check:
Position must have current clearance through the State of Alaska
Background Check Unit and/or submit fingerprints, complete and pass
a national FBI/State of Alaska criminal background check. The
Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All employment
with The Children's Place is at will. The Children's Place reserves
the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as
the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written
or implied contract of employment.If you meet these qualifications
and have a desire to be part of our team, apply by submitting a
cover letter and resume to: administrative@tcpak.org.This position
will be open until filled.
Keywords: The Children's Place, Anchorage , Program Manager, Executive , Wasilla, Alaska
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