Program Manager - Evangeline's House

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community. The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work with offices in every major US city and over 120 countries. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food, shelter, opportunities, and more. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a large western region team.

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

The Program Manager of Evangeline’s House is responsible for program operations within contractual requirements, ensuring temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision are provided for up to six (6) Washington State foster care youth (12-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 60 days while awaiting placement.

• Oversee operations under The Salvation Army’s mission statement and ministry to children
• Supervise and coordinate childcare workers and shift supervisors
• Coordinate special needs of individual children
• Ensure implementation of program structure
• Ensure the physical needs of the program are met
• With the support of Human Resources, ensure recruitment needs are met for the program, including sorting candidates, scheduling and attending interviews, and recommending candidates for hire
• Participate in new hire onboarding and ensure ongoing position specific training is provided
• Conduct twice-monthly lead meetings and monthly staff meetings
• Complete annual Focal Point Performance Reviews for all staff
• Ensure schedule aligns with licensing requirements
• Provide back-up for staff to ensure adequate coverage
• Ensure all employees’ timecards are audited for errors and signed at the beginning of each week
• Participate in program on-call schedule
• Ensure medical appointments are scheduled to meet all children’s medical needs
• Arrange transportation for children’s appointments as needed
• Make arrangements to provide for the cultural needs of all children
• Work with the HEART program to ensure children are enrolled and attending school
• Intervene with DSHS, counselors, therapists, teachers, and parents when necessary
• Work directly with DSHS regarding placement and movement of children
• Report incident reports and suspected abuse/neglect within licensing requirements
• Refer children for counseling, developmental, psychological, medical, and dental services
• Oversee contract and WAC compliance is maintained within program
• Work with DSHS Licensor, contract administrator and Health Dept for audits and compliance related items
• Maintain supply inventory as necessary
• Submit repair requests to maintenance
• Conduct monthly fire drills and report results in writing per licensing requirements
• Coordinate the use of facility space for maximum utilization and safety
• Assist in development and recommend revisions of program and practices
• Review, recommend, and revise program forms utilized by employees
• Performs other duties as assigned

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable youth populations
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable youth populations
• Three years of similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable youth populations

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a Criminal Background Check
• Pass a Washington State Background Check
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with clear driving record; ability to clear a Motor Vehicle Records check
• Successfully complete TSA Driver Training upon hire and annually thereafter
• Produce current negative TB test results; bi-annual negative TB test results required
• Have or obtain prior to working with youth, Child and Infant CPR, Adult CPR, and First Aid
• Have or obtain prior to working with youth, training on…