Foster Grandparent Program Manager

Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or a related field and two years of professional level experience with responsibility for a poverty reduction program and/or special initiatives; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

This is a grant funded position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment.

This is highly responsible administrative work managing a program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified departmental objectives.

An employee assigned to this classification plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing program, directs and coordinates program activities, and may exercise control over subordinate employees for specific functions or phases of program.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor or manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work.

• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing work-related complaints and resolving problems.
• Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is accomplished toward specific program objectives.
• Modifies and/or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives.
• Prepares program reports for superiors.
• Controls program expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.
• Determines program direction and develops appropriate policies and procedures.
• Determines data to be analyzed in maintaining program; selects and analyzes data; formulates program changes/direction based on analysis and recommends to department director.
• Develops and/or assists in development, implementation, and maintenance of program related computer programs.
• Responds to citizen inquiries/complaints regarding the operation of the program.
• Assists in monitoring of contracts related to the operation of the program.
• Coordinates activities dealing with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Represents departmental program area when necessary at public meetings.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing program objectives.
• Reviews and analyzes reports, records and directives.
• Coordinates activities of program area with related activities of other County departments.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Thorough knowledge of current practices and principles of the program or program area.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to the program or program area.
• Considerable…