Program Manager

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Health care coverage

Short Term Disability

AFLAC

Voluntary Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Philadelphia seeks a Program Manager for Red Shield Family Residence to oversee after-school and summer programming, coordinate community partnerships, and supervise youth activities, while supporting Haven of Hope Learning Zone. The PM reports to the Assistant Director of RSFR and engages with families in emergency housing to promote resilience.

The role requires strong communication skills, trauma-informed care awareness, and the ability to work with volunteers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• Trauma-informed care training preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Background checks per Pennsylvania requirements must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee after-school programming and summer camp programming at RSFR.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise special youth trips and activities.
• Support Haven of Hope Learning Zone and collaborate with community partners for donations and funding.
• Coordinate volunteers and manage all volunteer events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Overview

Position: Program Manager

Department: Red Shield Family Residence

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Full Time

Reporting Relationship: Assistant Director of RSFR

Salary/Grade: $22 per hour; 76NE

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

About the Eliza Shirley House & Red Shield Family Residence: The Salvation Army’s ESH and RSFR are a safe and welcoming emergency housing programs offering loving, respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental services to empower residents to strive towards self-sufficiency. All family configurations, including families with teenaged children, and single men with children are accepted.

Responsibilities

Description of Position: The Program Manager (PM) is a supportive member of the Team at RSFR to engage the community to support and provide programing within the shelter. The PM oversees the running of after school programing and summer camp programming within the emergency housing as well as plans, coordinates, and supervises special youth trips and activities, and supports the Haven of Hope Learning Zone. The PM works with community partners to secure donations and funding and coordinates all volunteer and special events.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW).
• Training in trauma-informed care (Sanctuary Model Training) preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2636