Program Manager - Blackwood NJ

Talent Chaser; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Blackwood, NJ facility. You will supervise Care Managers, oversee staff recruitment, training, and scheduling, and ensure safety, security, and compliance.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will manage payroll-related tasks, bed arrangements, meals, medication monitoring, and life-safety protocols, while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating with external agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of human services experience.
• Minimum 2 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Basic computer experience; valid driver’s license.
• Ability to handle Protected Health Information and comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Care Managers and other assigned staff.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, and scheduling.
• Conduct regular supervisory sessions and complete performance evaluations.
• Assist the Program Director with on-site training and staff development.
• Assess staff training needs, schedule required training, and monitor attendance.
• Arrange call-out and emergency coverage when needed.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and respond to program staff calls and pages.
• Provide emergency coverage when necessary.
• Ensure fire safety compliance.
• Oversee facility security and client sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Schedule and conduct regular facility inspections.
• Ensure facility cleanliness.
• Conduct facility contraband searches under the Director’s supervision.
• Document facility maintenance and life-safety equipment needs in accordance with Central Maintenance policy.
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll information, timesheets, and personnel actions for assigned staff.
• Oversee bed arrangements for new residents and residents requesting transfers to another living area.
• Ensure adequate meals are available for clients.
• Oversee medication monitoring and documentation in the Medication Log.
• Ensure daily shift-change procedures are completed.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate House Meetings.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, with Director approval, to support facility needs.
• Provide ongoing support to the Program Director.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer experience

Job description

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Current Job Opportunities
10/16/2026

Program Manager - Blackwood NJ (CV2705-221) - Operations Division

Program Manager - Blackwood, NJ
Lead the team. Maintain safety. Keep operations running smoothly.

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking an experienced Program Manager to help lead day-to-day operations at our Blackwood facility. Reporting to the Program Director, this role is part of the treatment team and provides managerial oversight of Care Managers and other assigned staff, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, and scheduling.

The Program Manager also plays a key role in facility safety, resident accountability, staff coverage, medication monitoring, and ensuring new residents and staff are properly oriented.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise Care Managers and other assigned staff
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, and scheduling
• Conduct regular supervisory sessions and complete performance evaluations
• Assist the Program Director with on-site training and staff development
• Assess staff training needs, schedule required training, and monitor attendance
• Arrange call-out and emergency coverage when needed
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and respond to program staff calls and pages
• Provide emergency coverage when necessary
• Ensure fire safety compliance
• Oversee facility security and client sign-in/sign-out procedures
• Schedule and conduct regular facility inspections
• Ensure facility cleanliness
• Conduct facility contraband searches under the Director’s supervision
• Document facility maintenance and life-safety equipment needs in accordance with Central Maintenance policy
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll information, timesheets, and personnel actions for assigned staff
• Oversee bed arrangements for new residents and residents requesting transfers to another living area
• Ensure adequate meals are available for clients
• Oversee medication monitoring and documentation in the Medication Log
• Ensure daily shift-change procedures are completed
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate House Meetings
• Collaborate with outside agencies, with Director approval, to support facility needs
• Provide ongoing support to the Program Director
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

What You Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of human services experience
• Minimum 2 years of previous supervisory experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Basic computer experience preferredValid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards
• Ability to handle Protected Health Information and comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Why This Role Matters:

Strong day-to-day leadership helps create a safe, consistent, and well-run environment for both clients and staff. In this role, you’ll support staff performance, maintain facility operations, ensure accountability, and help create the structure clients need to move toward greater stability.

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