Program Manager for Senior Community Service Employment

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency; Rolling Hills (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

TN State Pension (TCRS)

Health Insurance

Job summary

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency is seeking an experienced Senior Community Service Employment Program Manager to lead the SCSEP at our Johnson City headquarters.

The role reports to the Executive Director and includes full benefits, a competitive salary scale, and a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend work. Responsibilities cover operations, budgeting, staffing, and program development in a federally funded environment.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and overall direction of the SCSEP program.
• Manage budgets, financial reports, and procurement according to contract guidelines.
• Prepare reports for SCSEP, FTHRA, Advisory Council and partners.
• Plan and supervise recruitment, orientation, placement and training of participants.
• Develop program policies and ensure compliance with federal grantor guidelines.
• Coordinate with host agencies and funding sources; act as liaison with stakeholders.
• Ensure program activities adhere to agency rules and program policies.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

Driver's license

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Our Seniors Need You. First Tennessee Human Resource Agency’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally-funded training program that assists low-income, unemployed seniors in gaining viable job skills through paid training at various non-profit and government agencies.

Fulltime position (no weekends) based at our headquarters in Johnson City with full benefits including 14 paid holidays, paid-time-off and TN state pension.

Senior Community Service Employment Program Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Pay Scale: $32,000 - $40,000 DOE

Hours

8am – 5pm Monday through Friday (1hr unpaid for lunch) in administrative office (on site).

Job Summary

Responsible for management of daily operations, on-going activities and functions, and overall direction of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Essential duties include: community outreach to enroll participants; budget preparation and financial management of programs; selection, training, and supervision of program personnel and participants; establishment of program policies and procedures under the established program and federal grantor guidelines; consultation and collaboration with various state and federal departments, local governments, funding sources, host agencies, and advisory councils.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall financial oversight of programs including preparation and management of program budgets, adjustments and revisions as required according to availability of funds, approval of all purchases and procurements according to contract guidelines.
• Prepare, compile, and issue reports to meet administrative and program needs specified by SCSEP, FTHRA, the Advisory Council, partnering organizations and Senior Community Service Employment Programs.
• Attend all conferences, trainings, and meetings related to position required by the Senior Community Service Employment Program, and FTHRA.
• Planning and organizing of personnel activities involving advertising, recruiting, selection, orientation, placement, and termination of the SCSEP Participants.
• Training of program participants including organization of orientation training and annual on-going training to meet contract and requirements.
• Direct supervision of program personnel. Development and implementation of position descriptions and program policies and procedures. Monitoring of personnel to ensure services are provided according to policy. Providing on-going evaluation of employee performance through positive reinforcement, corrective action, informal or formal written and verbal evaluations.
• Selection, certification, oversight and training of Host Agencies in accordance with SCSEP guidelines and regulations. Use personal vehicle to travel to Host Agencies for oversight and training.
• Coordinate with worksite supervisors and other personnel in the placement and training of participants. Work cooperatively with supervisors in the development of Memoranda of Understanding and other appropriate documents necessary for collaboration.
• Establish and maintain communication and professional working relationships with funding sources, community leaders, partnering agencies, and consumers of services. Serve as Agency advocate or liaison to the service network providing community education and professional representation of the Agency.
• Abide by Agency and program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Agency Personnel Policy Manual.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive. Employee is responsible for other duties as assigned from appropriate management personnel.

Experience and Education

• Must have a genuine desire to work with seniors.
• Candidate must have the ability to accurately compile and maintain records and reports.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Must be organized and detailed oriented.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid-Time-Off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• State Pension Plan (TCRS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• paid training & continuing education benefits
• opportunity for advancement
• and much more...

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)

All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens.

NOTICE

Thisposition requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.