JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Bill Wilson Center 's mission is to support and strengthen the community by serving youth and families through counseling, housing, education, and advocacy. With an emphasis on youth development, Bill Wilson Center programs focus on building self-confidence and developing personal assets. For more information, visit us at www.billwilsoncenter.org .

May 16^th, 2008

JOB TITLE:

Program Manager – Transitional Housing Program

SALARY RANGE :

Depending on experience plus full benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, cafeteria plan, retirement plan, plus a very generous Personal Time Off Plan.

SUMMARY;  

Under supervision of Director of Transition Age Youth Services, provide oversight/supervision for agency’s THP programs working with case managers in developing and maintaining quality services to homeless youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES;  

-         Maintains waiting lists, documents status of prospective residents and provides for case management services to those on the waiting list

-         Participates in intake and assessment of clients referred to the programs

-         Provides referral assistance to legal, health, drug and alcohol, mental health, employment and education services

-         Coordinates and facilitates regularly scheduled meetings such as the aftercare group and monitor support group and staff meetings

-         Provides case management for sites in the absence of the site case manager

-         Maintains statistical data and completes reports as appropriate

-         Attends agency and community meetings as assigned

-         Facilitates program development for all THP programs

-         Must be able to communicate effectively, get along with coworkers and management and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.

-         Provide training/supervision of Case Managers

-         Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.  MSW and two to four years related experience.  Driving is a requirement of the job.   Valid California drivers license with access to a personal vehicle that can be used for company business.   Current personal automobile insurance.  Bi-Lingual and/or Bi-Cultural applicants encouraged to apply.  Experience in early childhood development strongly suggested.

EEO

Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.