Program Manager

POSITION TITLE : Program Manager

LOCATION : Knoxville, KY

STATUS : Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

PROGRAM : Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

REPORTS TO : Senior Director of Veteran Services / Associate Director of Veteran Services

INTRODUCTION :

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS :

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following :

Health and Wellness

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Health and Wellness Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Spending Account

Short Term Disability

MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance (company paid)

403b retirement plan with company fund matching

Employee discounts

• Loan forgiveness options through federal programs

(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

Retention Committee

Training & Development

VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program

VOA University - Staff Development

VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program assists Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness to end their housing crisis. The Program Manager of the SSVF Program, under the direction of Veteran Services leadership, is responsible for the successful operation of the SSVF program.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE :

Has Bachelor of Social Work or an undergraduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field; a person with 7 years of experience in the field and no degree; or a Veteran with 5 years of related work experience would qualify for this position.  Requires a demonstrated ability to provide a reasonable

combination of the following knowledge, abilities, and skills : family needs assessment, knowledge and ability to access local resources, advocacy, counseling, and working cooperatively with local service providers. Must have a commitment to the principles of the project and work in the local area to locate and assist Veterans within the confines of the SSVF grant.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of organization, and creative problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.