Program Associate Jobs

Are you looking to do meaningful and impactful work in the world with people you enjoy? Are you organized, detail oriented with excellent interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy taking initiatives to drive program forward? If so, we are looking for you to join our team as a Program Associate.

The Program Associate is a new role designed to support our efforts to continue our organizational growth. This role will report to and partner with the Program Director to ensure well-coordinated and thoughtfully executed programmatic processes.

WHO WE ARE:

Our mission-driven organization focuses on doing meaningful and impactful work in the world. We believe that healthcare, housing, and a strong support network are crucial for everyone to thrive. And, it is our passion here to ensure that everyone has access to these essential services and support.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Dedication– We give our best and go above and beyond each and every day-to-day.

Collaboration– We work together as one team and respect our differences.

Honesty– We build relationships based on loyalty and trust.

Innovation– We experiment with new ways and methods to provide quality services.

Curiosity– We look at different angles to ask why? And how?

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE:

Our culture of doing meaningful work with people you enjoy through supporting and respecting each other.

Flexible work arrangements.

Paid vacation and sick leave.

Countless opportunities to grow and learn new skills.

Competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, and a 403b Retirement Plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·Directly support the Program Director in building and developing new and existing programs from the ground up.

·Coordinate and implement activities for multiple program initiatives, including contributing to strategy, implementation logistics, internal and external communication, and evaluation

·Maintain and process sensitive information according to confidentiality protocols.

·Assist with research, preparation, and written documentation for reports, special projects, presentations, and meetings.

·Contribute to communications and development of the program by gathering, organizing, and sharing inputs from crossed functional partner/team members.

·Serve as the liaison with the local government health agencies, managed care providers and other community-based organizations and partners.

·Ensure program compliance and effective operations.

·Work closely with mental & physical health providers, supportive services agencies, and property management agencies to ensure that client needs are being met, and to develop creative interventions focused on improving the safety and well-being of our most marginalized clients.

·Monitor and ensure documentation requirements are being met which includes but is not limited to; timely enrollment of program participants, initial, quarterly, and annual participant assessments; weekly reporting; the creation and implementation of individual service plans; client budgeting; reporting; etc.

·Ensure proper linkages to community resources by case management and ensure the usage of the “Whatever it takes” approach to case management.

QUALIFICATIONS

·Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of experience with program coordination.

·Experience working with healthcare administration and managed care providers.

·Have a strong foundational knowledge of chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment.

·Demonstrate excellence in time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.

·Critical thinkers, and enjoy problem-solving while being a team player.

·Ability to work in a high tolerance harm reduction model with clients who have multiple psychosocial barriers.

·Learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and minimal supervision.

·Have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record, and have a car (less than 25% travel)

·Can type at least 30 WPM, and can require, sit, bend and carry/lift up to 35 pounds