Program Manager

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Program Manager for the Florence Corps, located in Florence, Alabama.   Job Summary: Supervises, coordinates and monitors day-to-day operations of the Salvation Army social services program in Florence, AL.; supervises casework performed by program staff ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures; prepares statistical reports; ensures that client’s needs are met through service coordination, staffing, and referrals for individuals and group work.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of child/elderly abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of practices and principles of social service program administration. Knowledge of the principles of mental health and substance abuse practices. Knowledge and familiarity with the use of the DSM IV. Knowledge of the principals and practices of bookkeeping and budget administration. Knowledge of HIPAA standards and laws. Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff performing same or similar work. Ability to develop, implement, and enforce program policies and procedures. Ability to interview clients in order to evaluate and serve their needs. Ability to determine client eligibility for program assistance based on specific program guidelines and restrictions. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with the public and community agencies. Ability to prepare accurate and complete client records, reports, and statistics. Ability to travel short distances, such as for meetings and other Salvation Army facilities. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.   Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field, and three years progressively responsible experience performing social services work with at least one year in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.   Licenses and Certifications: Valid state driver’s license.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.   Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.   To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled