Top 11 program officer Jobs in iowa

Program Director
Ellipsis —Des Moines, IA
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Community Corrections Program Monitor
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- $52,790.40 - $80,204.80 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Part-time Temporary First to Finish Program Coordinator
Des Moines Area Community College —Ankeny, IA
- $28.60 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- University
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Athletics Development Student (UI Sport & Rec Management program)
UI Center for Advancement —Iowa City, IA
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- University
Part-time Temporary Lab Assistant, Nursing Program
Des Moines Area Community College —Newton, IA
- $16.20 an hour
- Temporary
- Laboratory
- US work authorization
- Entry level
Volunteer Iowa VISTA Leader
AmeriCorps —Iowa
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
Risk Management and Accreditation Program Manager
UnityPoint Health —Dubuque, IA
- Full-time
- Nursing
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Cleaning Technician
Humility Homes and Services, Inc. —Quad Cities, IA
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr Industrial Hygienist - Iowa OSHA Consultation, Education and Cooperative Programs
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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College of Nursing Grant Manager
The University of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Program Director

Ellipsis -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Crisis prevention
Computer operation
CPI Certification
Child welfare services
Windows
Team development
Working with children
Child protective services
Bachelor's degree
Desktop applications
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Productivity software
Crisis management
Leadership
Working with families with children
Team motivation (leadership skill)
General management
Child welfare

Full Job Description

Responsible for the management, coordination, and leadership of one of Ellipsis’s core programs. Provides the leadership, coordination, and role modeling needed to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to youth, while maintaining program standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

· Works to understand leadership’s goals around program strategy and determines how these goals translate into program policies and practices

· Makes daily decisions in support of the program strategy for the organization

· Communicates program-related updates or changes to leaders and/or direct care staff with instructions about how to incorporate this into program and licensing standards, policies, and procedures

· Proactively supports Youth Care Workers and other care professionals to ensure their actions reflect Ellipsis’s organizational strategy and priorities

Youth Placement and Discharge

· Coordinates youth placements, including intake and discharge decisions

· Approves all probations and decisions to discharge, both scheduled and unscheduled

Youth Care and Assessment

· Ensures the implementation of the Service Plan for each youth through regular collaboration with the Program Team*

· Monitors and oversees communication to all individuals associated with a youth, including families, counselors, therapists, direct care staff, school personnel, the Department of Human Services, Juvenile Court staff, and any others involved in the youth’s support system

· Oversees required paperwork, including timely report writing, file management, outcomes measures, and any other documentation to ensure Ellipsis is in compliance with all auditing requirements

Program Activities

· Assists the Program Team* in organizing all program activities; these may include, but are not limited to recreation, education, and work details

Crisis Intervention

· Collaborates with the COO to develop crisis and behavior management techniques that are helpful to the youth and Ellipsis staff; ensures that these techniques are shared through proper training and coaching

· Acts as a resource to help in solving an immediate crisis or problem

· Reviews and responds to all significant incidents

· Is subject to 24-hour emergency call and on occasion will return to Ellipsis facilities to handle emergency situations

Program Environment

· Ensures that custodial and maintenance needs which cannot be managed by program staff are escalated to the Chief Operating Officer for resolution

· Orders supplies, including food, clothing, or other items

· Ensures that all program facilities and supplies are clean and orderly

Employee Development

· Manages performance of the leaders and individual contributors within the assigned Program Team*

· Works with team members to establish performance goals and hold them accountable for their performance, including annual performance management, ongoing development, and corrective action where needed

· Monitors staff’s interaction with youth and other team members, coaching them to improve job performance through evaluation, role modeling, and training

Performs other duties as assigned

*Program Team consist of Supervisors, Therapists, Caseworkers, Youth Care Workers, HHS, JCS, families and others involved in supporting the youth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, such as sociology, psychology, human services, or other degrees, or equivalent work experience

· Meets state licensing requirements under the appropriate chapter according to the program (Chapter 109 or Chapter 114)

· At least 2+ years of related experience in child welfare services

· At least 2+ years of direct leadership experience

· Demonstrated performance as a leader, including the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams through good judgement, common sense, and the capacity for growth

· Evidence of emotional stability and maturity, with demonstrated capability of working with and establishing relationships with youth who have program behaviors or emotional difficulties

· Critical thinker and problem solver who demonstrates decision-making and time-management skills

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Able to work independently, with minimal oversight, and with high ethical standards

· Able to deal tactfully with youth, family members, visitors, government agency representatives and the general public

· Able to provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem solving

· Willing to make decisions based on what’s best for kids and families

· Willing to participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested

· Basic computer skills including experience working in Microsoft Windows and Office products

· Clear criminal and child abuse background checks

· Acceptable driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Proven experience leading a child welfare program is preferred

· Understanding of the Juvenile Court System and the Department of Human Services system

· Experience working with children and families in a community-based program preferred

· Knowledge in the field of child services helpful. Knowledge or prior experience working with high-risk youth, especially with youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness, or other traumatic experiences preferred

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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