Program Administrator - Youth Programs


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Position Title

Program Administrator - Youth Programs

Opening & Closing Dates

July 12, 2022

Job Location

Social Services Youth Programs

Base Wage

$72,377.32 to  $85,484.11 (Based on Experience) 

FLSA Status

Exempt/Salaried

Primary Function

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for assisting and supporting the division Director with the day-to-day operations and for overall design, development, and implementation of all programs and staff; in either the Social Services Youth programs.

Primary Duties

Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non-Essential / N/A = Not Applicable

  1. Serve as a back-up for division Director and provide support and oversight to the Youth programs and staff as needed and/or during his/her absence. E
  2. Manage, supervise, develop, implement, monitor, and oversee all aspects of the Youth Social Services division to include, but not limited to: operation manuals and guidelines, work plans, contract/grant renewals and/or applications, participant activities/meetings, participant communications, advocacy, etc. E
  3. Facilitate all aspects of compliance, quality assurances, and improvement systems to include, but not limited to: develop, implement, and audit services to maintain fiscal responsibility and service integrity, evaluation tools, compliant, accurate, and secure system for information and data (i.e.; participant files, archiving of files, health information, etc.), etc. E
  4. Follow and ensure compliance with legal, organizational, and contractual requirements, laws and policies to include, but not limited to: audits, program evaluations and recommendations, licensing standards, new or enhanced policies and procedures. E
  5. Supervise, evaluate, manage, and train/develop staff in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the agency and work closely with the Department of Human Resources to manage all personnel items (i.e.; interviewing, hiring, discipline actions, etc.). E
  6. Prepare, develop, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: grants, contract applications, reports, statistics, Personnel Action Records, evaluations, compliance documents, etc. E
  7. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all stakeholders (i.e.; participants, staff, local and federal agencies, community partners, etc.). NE
  8. Attend meetings/workshops/professional development activities, act as the agency’s liaison and representative of La Causa, Inc. (internally and externally), and perform training and presentations, as directed. NE
  9. Implement and/or practice the duties and responsibilities of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E
  10. Perform other duties as assigned. NE

 

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Counseling, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy. 
  2. Valid State Licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
  3. Three (3) years of experience (of which one (1) year must have been post-Master’s degree) in supervising staff, planning, and managing programs targeting the respective area of the position (Youth).
  4. Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred.
  5. Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills. Able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity with diverse groups and ability to work with individuals from diverse economic backgrounds.
  6. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess highly developed professional writing skills and be able converse in a way that is both effective and appropriate for the type of work listed.
  7. Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  8. Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
  9. Must have knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
  10. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the program.
  11. Must successfully complete and pass all background checks.
  12. Ability to drive, transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in field and office environments.  Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed.  Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.

Reports To

Director of Social Services

To Apply

Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.”

Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.

  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
  • Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing.  Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.

LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY

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