Program Manager, Fatherhood (Spanish-Speaking)

First-5-Alameda; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid time off

17 paid holidays

Job summary

First 5 Alameda County seeks a Fatherhood Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and administration of the Alameda County Fathers Corps, promoting father engagement with children and families.

The role collaborates with internal and external partners to implement and evaluate programs, develop communications, and support contracts and budgets, with a focus on data-driven outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or equivalent.
• Five years of program management/administration experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to compile reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and administration of the Fathers Corps initiatives.
• Coordinate trainings and learning communities with the agency’s training team.
• Develop and manage contracts, budgets, and performance metrics (RBA).
• Prepare data for reports, presentations, and policy communications.

Skills

Program management

Administration

Data analysis

Training facilitation

Spanish language

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office 365

Job description

Under general direction, the Fatherhood Program Manager leads the planning, coordination, and administration of the Alameda County Fathers Corps, a collaborative initiative that promotes and advocates for father-friendly services and supports fathers and father figures in being meaningfully engaged with their children and families. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the position supports program implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement to advance the goals and impact of the Fathers Corps. The position also provides guidance and coordination to program consultants and Fathers Corps members but does not exercise direct supervision of staff.Plans, coordinates, and leads trainings and learning communities in collaboration with the agency's training teamCoordinates activities which further the integration and alignment of the Father-Friendly Principles ad programming with other agency initiativesCollects and provides data for presentations, annual reports, and to demonstrate the impact of the Fathers Corps, and develops written communications and/or online content in collaboration with the Planning, Policy, and Evaluation & Technology teams as requestedProvides programmatic support, which includes but is not limited to, planning, coordinating, facilitating, and convening, the Interagency Fatherhood Workgroup, the Fatherhood Partnership, the Father-Friendly Provider Network, the Fatherhood Leadership Academy, and all efforts related to Fathers Corps’ activitiesEnsures compliance with contract provisions and funding source regulations and sees that appropriate approvals are receivedRecommends and facilitates implementation of procedural and operational changesDevelops and manages contracts as assigned, including development and compliance to budget and results based accountability (RBA) plans, as well as other agency process and proceduresPerforms special projects such as conducting surveys, researching best practices and alternative funding streams; summarizes and analyzes data and prepares narrative or statistical reports and recommendationsMinimum Qualifications:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Additional experience and/or education can be substituted to meet typical qualifications. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in program management, administration, and development specific to the program area of assignment and completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a closely related field applicable to the position.Additional relevant work experience may be substituted to meet the college coursework/bachelor's degree standard.Knowledge of:Best practices in father engagement strategies and practicesSystem barriers that prevent fathers from engaging with their children or utilizing servicesChallenges fathers experience as parentsProgram planning, evaluation and quality assurance methodologiesPractices of contract negotiation, development and managementBudget development and management, and financial record-keeping proceduresApplicable state and local laws, rules and regulationsGeneral knowledge of early childhood development preferredCross-cultural sensitivityPrinciples and practices of planning and project managementProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 preferredAbility to:Communicate fluently in Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.Establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with a wide range of professionals and administrative professionals including but not limited to, F5AC staff, elected officials, partnering agencies, community partners and providersDemonstrate experience and leadership in mobilizing and coordinating systems and developing strategies/services to target identified needsEvaluate program and service delivery, using and applying data to identify and resolve programmatic and/or operational issuesPlan and organize work to ensure organizational and program goals are achievedDevelop and provide trainings and presentations to diverse audiencesPlan, facilitate, and contribute to group meetings and effectively represent the program and agency in meetingsWork in a multidisciplinary team settingDefine and address complex problems requiring the analysis of multiple variables or situations; collect, synthesize, analyze, and present information; consider alternatives and draw valid conclusionsExercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and procedures to develop appropriate strategies and make sound decisionsDemonstrate effective interpersonal and written communication with Commission, public system and community partners, and the public, including ability to write and produce reportsRead, analyze, interpret, and present common professional publications, policy documents, financial reports and related business documents and informationMeet attendance requirements of the position and be timely in meeting all requirements for work performanceEffectively organize, coordinate, and supervise professional and administrative staffCommunicate effectively orally and in writing to staff and community and public partnersPromote teamwork and the integration of father-friendly practices within and across the agencyDemonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in a variety of contextsRead, analyze, and interpret agency documents and informationPlan and project manage work to ensure organizational and programmatic goals are achievedDevelop, understand, and monitor budgetsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with staff throughout the Agency and with public and community partnersAdapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in agency operations and work assignments or proceduresDefine and creatively address problems or challenges requiring analysis of multiple variables or situations, collect and analyze information, consider alternatives, and draw valid conclusionsPlease note:We are working a 2 day per week hybrid in-office schedule and may return full-time at an undetermined date.All First 5 employees must live and work in California.The salary range for this position is $99,000 to $142,000 and as an independent government agency, the posted salary is the set salary range for this position. We cannot offer salaries above this posted range.Additional RequirementsTravel within Alameda County is necessary to carry out job duties. Some travel outside Alameda County is occasionally required.Support agency events in person on nights and weekends.Please note:We are currently working a hybrid 2 day per week in-office schedule and employees also come to the office to attend meetings and as requested.All First 5 employees must live and work in California.The salary range for this position is $99,000 to $142,000 and as an independent government agency, the posted salary is the set salary range for this position. We cannot offer salaries above this posted range.We conduct reference and background checks for all potential employees.About First 5 Alameda CountyFirst 5 Alameda County believes every child in Alameda County should have optimal health, development, and well-being to reach their greatest potential. Through innovative programs and policy advocacy, we help provide children and their families access to resources that support their first five years of development.Join our mission-driven team that in partnership with the community, supports a county-wide continuous prevention and early intervention system that promotes optimal health and development, narrows disparities, and improves peak years of child development.First 5 Alameda County BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package with health care options to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. These benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage, $1,500 credit per year to spend on benefits, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Employer Paid & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans including the ACERA Pension Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Plan and more.We also offer paid vacation, paid time off and sick time. We have 17 paid holidays including the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as paid time off.