Site Manager

Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

New Futures is a program of Southwest Youth and Family Services and partners with families in their communities and with educators to ensure that children succeed in school and in life. Our integrated, culturally relevant programs build skills, foster connectedness, and promote strengths. We operate vibrant community learning centers at several apartment complexes in South King County, providing services and community building programs on-site to children, youth, and families.

The successful candidate will share our vision of a future where all children thrive and have the opportunities and resources to reach their full potential.

NEW FUTURES AT CORONADO SPRINGS APARTMENTS:

The New Futures program at Coronado was established in the summer of 2019, as our newest New Futures site. We are currently not yet offering the traditional out-of-school-time programming. We have started to offer, during the pandemic, some virtual programing for young people, GOKiC (Geeking Out Kids of Color), RAR (Raising a Reader) for children 0-5 years-old and their caregivers, adult and family classes and workshops (cooking and gardening) in partnership with other organizations in the community. The community has a great demand for assistance connecting to resources and basic needs. We are currently a team of two: a Resident services specialist and a site manager. We hope to expand as resources become available.

About Coronado and the community: Coronado Springs provides 332 apartment homes affordable to families earning between 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income. Originally built in 1966, the property comprises 183 units in a 9-story tower and 149 units in one-story cottages. BRIDGE Housing acquired Coronado Springs in July 2016. FPI is the management company including leasing office staff.

This position is Part time, up to 28 hours per week, non- exempt (probability to extend to full time), flexible schedule required with compensation range $25 to 28 hourly, DOE. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, STD, LTD and life insurance; generous sick and vacation time including 10 paid holidays and a 2 week paid holiday break in December as well as a Costco membership.

Responsibilities

The New Futures site manager oversees staff and operations at New Futures site: Coronado Springs. 

Staff Supervision

• Assist with recruiting and hiring processes.
• Train, and orient site staff, including volunteers and interns.
• Build and foster positive, assertive, and effective working relationships with and among site staff.
• Supervise site staff, including regular supervision meetings, site meetings, and problem-solving.
• Regularly observe staff, programs, advocacy efforts, and provide feedback and guidance for improvement.
• Provide opportunities for staff to set goals and participate in professional development.
• Provide site-level human resources support, including staff schedules and related logistics.

Program Support

• Oversee and support daily operations of all site programs, including resident services, family advocacy, community development and early learning.
• Build meaningful relationships and model appropriate, positive interactions with residents at Coronado Springs.
• Support all site activities and events through attendance and participation. 
• Oversee program and site scheduling.
• Act as liaison between SWYFS, (FPI) Leasing Office and management company, and Bridge Housing (owner).
• Act as a liaison and facilitate clear communication between program staff and administrative staff to ensure programming and staff support is appropriate and responsive.

Community Relations

• Build and foster effective working relationships with participants, volunteers, and the wider community.
• Build and foster effective working relationships with FPI, Bridge, schools, and other community/agency partners.
• Work effectively with diverse communities in a culturally relevant way.
• Attend relevant community partner meetings as a representative of SWYFS and New Futures programs.

Administration

• Manage program budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Track and report program data, including attendance, demographic data, and events.
• Conduct evaluation of programs and participants in accordance with SWYFS strategies and funders’ guidelines.
• Actively evaluate overall program performance on a regular and ongoing basis and use collected information to make needed improvements.
• Ensure program documentation is completed in accordance with SWYFS policies and procedures.
• Ensure that programs are meeting goals and are aligned with SWYFS’ mission and philosophy.
• Meet regularly with program director and other colleagues across departments.
• Participate in Southwest Youth and Family Services meetings and organizational initiatives.
• Effectively communicate (written and orally) with staff and community partners.

Site Maintenance

• Ensure physical site is maintained and in working order.
• Work with leasing office, Bridge, agency tech support, cleaners, and/or other appropriate entities to ensure proper maintenance according to service agreements.
• Coordinate ordering supplies for sites and programs.

Requirements

  Minimum Requirements

• Commitment to the vision, values, and mission of the organization.
• Two years of successful experience working with diverse communities.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid-19
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and adequate insurance and safety record to drive participants.
• Flexibility and ability to work varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends (occasionally) for event representation.
• The successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and have a clean driving record.
• At SWYFS, all staff should demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural humility, and an understanding of oppression and its impact. Staff are expected to participate in intentional learning efforts, including events and trainings to understand institutional racism and build cultural humility. 

Southwest Youth and Family Services welcomes and respects diversity of background, experience, identity, and opinion in our participants, staff and volunteers. We embrace people of any race, color, national origin, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, family make-up, religion, age, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

THE COMMUNITY AT CORONADO SPRINGS

More information:

· About the New Futures program - https://www.swyfs.org/what-we-do/youth-development/

“New Futures provides students with after-school and summer programming four times each week with children ages 5-19.  During the school year, the program runs after school from 3pm-7pm and full week programming for 6 weeks during the summer. This provides ample time for youth in the program to develop trusting, healthy relationships with staff and peers, and have time dedicated to work on academics as well as participate in enrichment activities such as college and career readiness, field trips, STEM activities, and youth-led projects. Participants are also able to access a wide range of services offered through SWYFS including child, youth and family counseling; youth case management and behavioral modification classes; high school re-entry and young parent GED programs; family advocates; and parenting classes.”

· https://bridgehousing.com/properties/coronado-springs/

· https://www.liveatcoronadosprings.com/

· https://fpimgt.com/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.