Program Manager, 14th/35th District

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Program Manager!

Salary Grade: T25

Salary Range: $50,00 - $60,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:

The primary function of this position will be to serve as the Program Manager of the Cure Violence replication site in Northwest Phila. This individual will oversee all programmatic activity related to Cure Violence replication site in the 14th & 35th Police District.

The Manager facilitates the implementation of the Cure Violence model and the management of the Cure Violence team, by playing a key role in operations of the five core components of the Cure Violence approach-outreach, community mobilization, public education, faith & community leader involvement and relationship with local law enforcement representatives

Job Details:

* This is a grant funded position

* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in a human services field (i.e., sociology, social work, etc.) and 3 years of directly related management experience.

* Community organizing experience and planning specifically in Community Outreach programs for Neighborhood residents of Northwest Phila.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

* Master's Degree

* 6+ years of directly related management experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

* Proven management experience (e.g., monitoring budgets, programmatic progress to goals, etc.)

* Proven community organizing abilities.

* Proven ability to document programmatic activities and assist others in doing so.

* Experience and/or training in crisis intervention and staff supervision.

* Multi-functional project management experience

* Strong leadership skills and advanced strategic planning experience.

* Must possess excellent writing and analytical skills, and be highly task, detail and objective oriented.

* Excellent interpersonal, management and organizational skills.

* Knowledge of applicable professional principles, extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and financial and budgetary principles

* Working knowledge of all applicable computer software.

Essential Duties:

Community Mobilization

* Using community organizing techniques (see Community Organizing and Community Building for Health, Meredith Minkler, 2005) to mobilize the community to engage in activities that will address changing norms and the needs of crime victims.

* Manage volunteer program-hold semi-annual trainings for those interested in supporting the Philadelphia program.

* Provide direct supervision of the Street team.

* Provide crisis counseling support for youth crime victims and family members.

* At least monthly, convenes and/or participates in a local coalition that actively addresses public safety and violence prevention and reduction efforts in the target area, bringing CeaseFire related issues to the table for discussion to engage in joint problem solving.

* Documents meetings, including minutes of planning committee sessions, and correspondence to area residents and community partners, etc.

* Manages and tracks Cure Violence public education campaign in the target area.

Resource Development

* Develops relationships with local service providers and program partners, including law enforcement, faith leaders, and community stakeholders, in order to identify and access resources for patients and clients.

CeaseFire Team Management

* Responsible for the adoption and continued implementation of Cure Violence Program Management best practices as taught in the required Cure Violence Program Management 101 Training

* Organizing hiring panels;

* Regular weekly (i.e., same day, same time) staff meetings; and

* Regularly weekly supervision for Outreach Supervisor.

* Participate in administrative/management meetings act as a communication liaison for the other staff members regarding the proceedings of these administrative meetings

* Regular, timely completion PCCD documentation and reports.

Program Monitoring

* Participates in evaluation activities of the community-based violence prevention program and organizes and participates in a review of program progress.

* Participates in regular meeting with Ministerial Alliance and City of Phila. staff to:

1.Review and assess progress to programmatic goals as stated in the Scope of Work.

2.Assess relevance and adequacy of the violence prevention plan as it is developed;

3.Refocus the violence prevention plan as needed based on these meetings; and,

4.Determine other priority needs and goals.

* Attends meetings and contributes to the agenda, participating at meetings and by interacting with representatives from other agencies that do similar work in Pennsylvania.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.