Program Manager, Family Discovery Center

Program Manager, Family Discovery Center

Job Summary: Directs all aspects of the Family Discovery Center, a Parent Resource Center in Rockville, MD, designed to promote self-sufficiency, parent education and school readiness.  Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the FDC, including program goals, design and development, staffing, budget and resource allocation, facility issues, fundraising and volunteer recruitment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Family Discovery Center, including program goals, design and development, budget and resource allocation, facility issues and fundraising.

2. Coordinates and supervises FDC staff, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, training and evaluation, in compliance with the FSI policies, procedures and organizational values. Uses leadership skills to build a cohesive and mission-driven team.

3. Organizes and conducts outreach activities in the community. Represents and promotes the program at conferences, workshops, community meetings, and special events. Maintains relationships with collaborating agencies to ensure their continuing support of the program.

4. Assists in the development, revision and monitoring of program budgets. Approves program purchases and expenditures. Forwards information about donations to the development department.

S. Oversees the recruitment and orientation of program participants and meets with each new participant to welcome them to the Center.

6. Recruits and provides guidance to any contractors who may provide education, life skills, or employment services. Trains, orients and supervises volunteers and keeps a log of volunteer activities.

6. Coordinates staff meetings and regular professional trainings to enhance skills and encourage professional development. Attends regular meetings of the FCS Leadership Team and the Maryland Family Network Directors group. Convenes the FDC Advisory Committee.

6. Enters statistical data about program activities into the database and ensures that all required monthly, quarterly and annual statistical and programmatic reports are timely and accurate.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in human services or human development field, Master's degree preferred. Must have four years experience in program development and management in a community environment.

2. Must have minimum of two years supervisory experience.

Salary range:  $70,000-$75,000 annualized

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The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D