Program Lead, Human Services

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee a human services program, coordinating resources and services to meet client needs. You will help develop strategies, implement programs, and monitor outcomes within grant guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing grant proposals, managing projects, coordinating staff and volunteers, presenting plans to boards, and collaborating with agencies and communities to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or related area.
• Experience in program management or human services programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate program activities.
• Knowledge of local service agencies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall program management and coordination of a human services program area.
• Prepares and reviews grant proposals and monitors program grants to determine compliance with prescribed policy, procedures and operating standards, program regulations, or contractual requirements.
• Develops programs.
• Organizes and directs special projects.
• Assesses community needs and develop community resources for meeting those needs.
• Reviews and recommends revision of agency or community programs to meet changing client and community needs.
• Coordinates agency and community resources and programs.
• Plans, organizes and oversees the activities of professional, clerical and volunteer personnel.
• Works cooperatively with other employees, clients, agencies, and the public.
• Assesses and identifies needs, resources and community trends.
• Makes presentations to community groups, boards and commissions.
• Coordinates with clients, colleagues, community and other agencies to improve program and outreach service delivery.
• Functions effectively as a team member.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, county officials, team members, state/federal agencies, granting/funding agencies, community organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, or other guidelines related to assigned program area.
• Attends workshops and training sessions; and
• Presents plans and recommends policies and procedures and program budgets for approval.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Data interpretation

Team coordination

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Human Services)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Desktop publishing

Email

Internet

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee a human services program, coordinating resources and services to meet client needs. You will help develop strategies, implement programs, and monitor outcomes within grant guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing grant proposals, managing projects, coordinating staff and volunteers, presenting plans to boards, and collaborating with agencies and communities to improve service delivery and outcomes.