Community Works Project

2 months ago

Gresham, United States IRCO Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION: Community Works Project (CWP) Manager

WAGE: Starts at $74,054

LOCATION: Hybrid - This position serves DHS locations (East Branch at Glisan street and the new branch at Gresham)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Full Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Community Works Project (CWP)

OPENING DATE: July 19, 2024

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Works Project (CWP) is a collaborative project involving three agencies, providing job preparation, placement services, and job stability and wellbeing support to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants enrolled in the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) program.

This position is expected to serve DHS locations, during the DHS hours of business (with flexibility to meet and respond to participants and employees' needs outside those hours/locations on an exceptional basis). This position is responsible for ensuring that program obligations are met through the complete oversight of the CWP program; including the supervision of staff, budgeting, leading program improvements based on data and centering CWP participants' experience and serving as the primary CWP representative with DHS and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Leadership & Contract Management:

  • Effectively collaborate with employees and partners to oversee the daily operations. Ensure effective service delivery; maintain all program records and ensure accurate program billing.
  • Manage program budgets, budget review, writing reports, budget amendments, contract renewal, and contract review. Ensure that all fiscal records and reports about the program are completed within the required time frames.
  • Lead strategic visioning for CWP and ensure quality service delivery that centers the needs of traditionally underserved communities and is informed by data.
  • Pay close attendance to trends in referrals, participant needs, service utilization, and demographic changes with an eye toward program sustainability and opportunities for growth and change.
  • Conduct regular program reviews to improve efficiency and support ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Ensure consistent interpretation of CWP and agency policies and security, internal guidelines and overall Code of Conduct. This position oversees the identifying, safeguarding, and destroying of confidential information and compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Work closely with agency partners on issues including recruitment, training, staff well-being, information technology, contracts, budgets and supervision.
  • Utilize equity and inclusion lens for all aspects of work.
  • Utilize trauma-informed care lens for all aspects of work.
Team Management:
  • Provide supportive supervision to a blended team of 26 team members, ensuring quality service delivery for CWP participants and equity across the team.
  • Foster a caring, supportive and accountable culture at CWP.
  • Responsible for hiring, conducting performance evaluations, setting wages and taking disciplinary action when necessary for IRCO staff on the program, and contributing to hiring, performance evaluations for all CWP staff across agencies. For all CWP staff, responsible for stepping in to support as needed, providing course corrections and critical feedback, and documenting performance.
  • Provide on-boarding and ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff.
  • Lead the development of staffing plans for each office and CWP hybrid work plans.
  • Directly supervise and provide strategic direction to 5 coordinators.
Representation & Advocacy:
  • Build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships with funders and consortium partners. Advocate with funders, when possible, to ensure our contracts and scope of work are manageable, allow for quality services, and adequately compensate staff.
  • Participate in funder and partners' meetings at various levels to represent CWP, participant needs and employees.
  • Provide public relations and outreach support on behalf of IRCO and CWP to meet the program and organization's overall goals and objectives.
  • Attend and actively participate in assigned community relations activities and advisory and/or committee meetings; participate in management team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, committees, and other activities to support IRCO's goals and objectives.
  • Ensure connectivity between CWP and other IRCO programs and services through regular meetings and engagement with IRCO senior leadership and management.
Requirements

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social services, education or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of professional leadership experience working with multi-cultural staff in a team environment.
  • At least three years of program or team management experience and complex budget management are required.
  • Must have extensive knowledge and experience of non-profit management, workforce development, career counseling and working with marginalized populations and communities of color.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make good judgments as it pertains to staff.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and abide by HIPAA guidelines
  • Demonstrated experience managing high stress situations and leading teams through periods of uncertainty and transitions.
  • Strong ability to utilize strengths based, compassionate leadership style across diverse teams.
  • Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background and finger printing check.
  • Must have access to a personal vehicle and insurance during working hours.
KNOWLEDGE:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (4)

Experience: 5-6 years of experience is required (5)

Computers: All positions at IRCO require use of a computer and experience working with Microsoft Products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. This position specifically requires Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Must also be able to learn and use moderately complex databases. In addition, this position specifically requires a reliable internet connection with the ability to handle video calls and databases, and reliable cell phone coverage.

SKILLS:

Communication:

Regular communication inside and outside the organization to exchange ideas and gather information (5)

Creativity:

Regular need to design and develop multiple program functions (work units) and related processes and procedures (6)

EFFORT:

Mental:

There is a regular need for assessment of risk, analysis of options and decisions without complete information (5)

Physical:

Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level (3)

RESPONSIBILITY:

Impact and Influence:

Positions at this level have an on-going impact on organization operations, program outcomes, expense or budgetary outcomes. Program and policy development, which could be significant, is also part of the job responsibilities. (5)

Work Independence:

Positions at this level are expected to perform with a high degree of independence for both regular work and special project work. Work is only reviewed on as needed basis. Work done which contains errors or omissions may not be identified internally (5)

Planning:

Positions at this level required refined planning and goal-setting skills. Plans must consider options and contingencies, and must include methods for handling any difficulties encountered. (4)

Supervision:

Positions at this level are normally responsible for full managerial responsibility including providing direction to other supervisors/managers regarding the supervision of their staff. Supervisory span will include direct and indirect reports (6)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people (3)

Schedule:

The work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization or customer needs. This fluctuation may occur with or without prior notice. (3)

WHAT WE OFFER:

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:
  • Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
  • Amazing opportunities to work with people from all over the world.
  • Work that helps your community.
  • 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year.
  • 401k of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting.
  • 3% match of student loans or college savings.
  • 12 paid Holidays and 1 Floating holiday per year.
  • Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles.
  • Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:
  1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
  2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position www.irco.org .
  3. Email jobs@irco.org with questions about this position.

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Applications without both a cover letter and application will be dismissed as incomplete.

ABOUT IRCO:

IRCO's mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Our vision is a future where all refugees and immigrants belong, our staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive.

Founded in 1976 by refugees for refugees, IRCO has over 40 years of experience working with refugee and immigrant communities in the Portland metropolitan area, and over five years in Eastern Oregon. IRCO is the largest provider of employment services and job training for newly arrived refugees in Oregon; and we support families at every stage of their lives from the time they arrive in Oregon. Find out more at www.irco.org .

IRCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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