Program Manager - Maui Safe Program

General Statement

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

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

“To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families.”

The Program Manager (PM) of the Maui Safe House Program is a full‑time, exempt position. The program provides a structured long‑term residential service for adolescent male residents. The PM is responsible for overall program management, maintaining contractual and licensing requirements, recruiting, training, developing and supervising staff, and ensuring resident safety and service goal attainment. The PM reports to the Executive Director.

• BA degree in Human Services or related field with five years experience in providing residential services.
• Two years experience in personnel management and proposal or grant writing.
• Valid TB clearance and physical exam.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license and valid no‑fault insurance.
• Successful background clearances including FBI & Hawaii State criminal, DHS Child Abuse Neglect, motor vehicle records.

• Overall management of the Safe House residential services.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and manage multiple contracts and program sites for implementation of residential services, including youth activity, programs with school personnel, community, other youth service agencies and agency workers.
• Direct supervision of all residential staff in the performance of their duties and work schedules.
• Manage all contracts to meet requirements and outcomes required by the various funding sources.
• Overall case supervision of clients served, ensuring youth treatment plans are continually reviewed and goals/objectives achieved in a timely manner.
• Orient/train/evaluate program and volunteer staff in residential program activities and curriculum.
• Develop operational procedures for the residential programs in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the Executive Director and funding agencies regarding clients served and services provided.
• Assist the administration in presenting the program to the community and maintaining productive relationships with client‑related agencies, community resources and programs, schools and similar entities.
• Evaluate staff development requirements and arrange for training as needed.
• Perform the duties of the residential staff during their absence or when work requirements indicate such involvement.
• Prepare funding proposals as assigned or indicated.
• Attend all staff meetings, training, conferences and workshops as requested or scheduled.
• Travel off‑island as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Willing to accept and implement the Salvation Army philosophy.
• Sound judgment, dependability, understanding, firmness, caring, organized, high energy.
• Liaison with and knowledge of public service agencies and other community agencies.

• Work under stressful conditions.
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact.
• Relate to a wide range of people and situations including youth, parents, agency workers, police, school personnel, etc.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth group.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized…