Description

　　DEPARTMENT: EVANGELINE’S HOUSE

　　POSITION TITLE: EVANGELINE’S HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER

　　STATUS: FULL-TIME

　　SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES

　　MISSION STATEMENT:

　　The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

　　SCOPE OF POSITION:

　　Responsible for Evangeline’s House Program operations within contractual requirements. Ensure temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision are provided for up to six Washington State Foster Care youth (10-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 30 days while awaiting placement.

　　EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, or closely related field required or 5 years experience in the field.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

　　Pass a Criminal Background Check

　　Pass a DSHS Background Check

　　Free from communicable diseases as indicated by health screening for TB

　　Minimum 21 years of age

　　Meet the Salvation Army driving eligibility requirements

　　Capable of auditory and visual oversight of children’s behavior

　　Able to verbally interact with children

　　Emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing

　　Minimum of two years of professional experience working with children required

　　One or more years of supervisory experience preferred

　　Organizational and interpersonal skills

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

　　Supervise and coordinate childcare workers and shift supervisors

　　Coordinate special needs of individual children

　　Ensure implementation of program structure

　　Ensure the physical needs of the program are met

　　Work with Manager of Human Resources to advertise and interview for vacant positions

　　Screen, interview, check references, initiate DSHS child abuse screenings for potential applicants

　　Orient new employees to agency’s programs and procedures, and the specific position functions

　　Conduct twice-monthly lead meetings and monthly staff meetings

　　Annual reviews completed on each employee

　　Schedule employees per licensing rations and adult supervision standards

　　Provide back-up for staff to ensure staff coverage

　　Review all employee's timecards, audit for errors, and sign the beginning of each week

　　Serve as 24 hour on-call resource for supervisors

　　Ensure medical appointments are scheduled to meet all children’s medical needs

　　Arrange transportation for children’s appointments as needed

　　Make arrangements to provide for the cultural needs of all children

　　Work with the Homeless Education team to ensure children are enrolled and attending school

　　Intervene with DSHS, counselors, therapists, teachers, and parents when necessary

　　Work directly with DSHS regarding placement and movement of children

　　Report incident reports and suspected abuse/neglect

　　Oversee the scheduling of supervised visitations with parents as requested by DSHS

　　Refer children for counseling, developmental, psychological, medical, and dental services

　　Oversee an activity program and calendar

　　Monitor/review/revise/implement the point and level system procedure

　　Oversee operations under The Salvation Army’s mission statement and ministry to children

　　Oversee contract and WAC compliance

　　Work with DSHS Licensor, contract administrator and Health Dept for audits and compliance. Maintain supply inventory as necessary

　　Submit repair requests to maintenance

　　Conduct monthly fire drills and report results in writing

　　Coordinate the use of facility space for maximum utilization and safety

　　Assist in development/revisions of program and practices

　　Review/recommend/revise program forms utilized by employees

　　Write and modify policies and procedures as needed

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

　　Grasp, push, pull, objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead

　　Operate a telephone

　　Operate a desktop computer

　　Access and produce information from a computer

　　Understand written information

　　Lift up to 30lbs on a regular basis

　　Sweep, clean, shovel snow, and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

　　Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

　　COVID-19:

　　”The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.”

　　Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then processes described in this summary should be followed.

　　BENEFITS:

　　A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

　　Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

　　Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

　　Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

　　Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

　　Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

　　Paid Vacation:

　　Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.

　　Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.

　　Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

　　Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

　　The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)