Program Manager

Ambassadors For Christ Youth Ministries, Inc. (AFC) is a model 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2006 for the purpose of providing multifaceted prevention and intervention programs for at-risk, underprivileged, and displaced youth. AFC has provided service as an outlet and platform for growth to over 16,000 at risk youth in partnership with schools, churches, and other community serving youth programs throughout the Houston, Texas, and Pine Bluff/Little Rock, Arkansas areas for more than 15 years. AFC's overarching goal is to inspire excellence and promote leadership in youth, regardless of their backgrounds, through the implementation of multifaceted youth development programs centered around homelessness prevention, mental health and substance use prevention/intervention, and the overall reduction of sexual and other risky behaviors.

The Project Manager will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of the DOL program (AFC-Growth Opportunities) including planning, scheduling, reporting, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. The Project Manager will oversee a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, following:

Program Description:

AFC-Growth Opportunities: The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences, and on a path to more equitable career opportunities with their peers. In addition to paid work experiences, the program encompasses occupational education and training in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and post-work experience placement into unsubsidized employment and/or education. These grants focus on youth and young adults most impacted by community violence to advance equity, particularly in areas of concentrated crime and poverty as well as communities that have recently experienced significant unrest.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the AFC-Growth Opportunities Program
• Developing and implementing long- and short-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
• Developing and maintaining an operating plan to support the program
• Ensuring that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards
• Recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff
• Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization
• Ensure that all AFC-Growth Opportunities Program staff receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
• Communicate regularly with partners and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of community resources and case management/social work practices with

high risk youth and young adult populations

• Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities

with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate

• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow

employees

• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation

EDUCATION: Bachelor degree required, Master's Degree preferred

preferred.

HOURS: Full Time. Some evenings and weekends required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years case management experience preferred.

SALARY: $TBD (Commensurate with experience)