Re-Entry Program Manager

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead Workforce Development Coordinators and Case Managers in Chicago. You will coach staff, conduct annual evaluations, manage grant-funded projects, and monitor budgets to ensure contractual compliance and program outcomes.

You will audit records, maintain data systems, develop partnerships with community and government entities, and prepare monthly CQI reports to track service utilization and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, psychology, social work or related field.
• Two years related experience or higher education in lieu of experience.
• Preferred certifications such as ORAS, CBI-EMP, AED/CPR, OWDS/CDF; familiarity with Uniform Guidelines for grant administration/budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of Workforce Development Coordinators and Case Managers.
• Audit records and ensure grant compliance and program outcomes.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and government entities.
• Prepare monthly CQI reports tracking service utilization and outcomes.
• Lead staff meetings and act as site manager when the Program Director is unavailable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Team supervision

Grant management

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CJ/psychology/social work

Tools

SecurManage

ECimpact

Job description

Supervise and manage a team of Workforce Development Coordinators and Case Managers, provide coaching and development opportunities (i.e. annual evaluations) for staff per HR guidelines- Manage grant-funded projects (i.e. collect data and prepare reports to ensure programs meet contractual, grant requirements) and ensure they are implemented within scope and within budget- Ensure that supervised staff are meeting project outcomes as required by various funding sources. Enforce quality assurance protocols by conducting monthly case file audits, fiscal audits, and sub-recipient/vendor monitoring Maintain statistical data and tracking information for assigned and/or new grant requirements.

Audit records and utilize databases (i.e. SecurManage, ECimpact) to ensure compliance with grant requirements Develop relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations, government entities and correctional programs Prepare monthly CQI reports of all reentry services and programs to track service utilization, program completion rates, and participation rates. Assist/Lead staff meetings with input from the Director of Reentry Services and senior management. Act as the site manager when needed in the absence of the Program Director of Reentry Services. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Reentry Services, Director of Operations or Executive Director.

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, psychology, social work or related field. Two years related experience or higher education in lieu of experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: ORAS Certified; CBI-EMP Certified; AED/CPR Certified; OWDS/CDF Certified; Knowledge of Uniform Guidelines (Code of Federal Regulations) as it pertains to grant administration, budgeting, and workforce development programs for disadvantaged populations.

Candidates must live in the United States and preferably in the Chicagoland area.