Program Manager

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including hols,

Pension Plan with company contribution

Comprehensive health care coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Remitted Tuition Program

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Meaningful mission-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Philadelphia is seeking a Program Manager for the Eliza Shirley House & Red Shield Family Residence. You will oversee after-school and summer camp programming within the shelter, and coordinate community partnerships to fund activities and secure donations.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of RSFR, you will lead youth trips, manage volunteers, and support the Haven of Hope Learning Zone, ensuring a safe, enriching environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) is required.
• Trauma-informed care training (Sanctuary Model) is preferred.
• Clearances under PA law must be completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee after school and summer camp programming at RSFR.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise special youth trips and activities.
• Engage community partners to secure donations and fund programming.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma-informed care (Sanctuary Model)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

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

Benefits

• 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
• Remitted Tuition Program
• 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

The Program Manager (PM) is a supportive member of the Team at RSFR to engage the community to support and provide programming within the shelter. The PM oversees the running of after school programming 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

• 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 the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

No Phone Calls Please.

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