Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program Manager Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC) is a full-service family resource center providing supportive services and programs to northeast Denver and north Aurora metro areas. Our mission is to enrich entire families through partnerships and services that create a safe, healthy, and connected community. FFRC has been serving the Far Northeast Denver and Aurora communities for over 20 years.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC) is seeking a Program Manager to join our team and our Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. The Program Manager supports successful implementation of all aspects of the MIECHV program, including implementation of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) evidence-based curriculum, through intentional, thoughtful, trauma-informed, and proactive leadership for the team. The Program Manager is responsible for achieving programmatic goals, including those set by the funder and the team. To be successful in this role, the Program Manager needs to be foundationally dedicated to Black birthing justice and passionate to serve individuals and families in the perinatal period. The Program Manager should be forward-thinking, innovative, reflective, detail oriented and team oriented. They should share a commitment to lifelong learning to expand expertise, advance programmatic and organizational support to program participants and community and engage in quality improvement efforts to optimize support and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Oversee and support all aspects of program planning, coordination, and implementation Collaboratively lead program staff to emphasize teamwork, cooperation, shared responsibility, and accountability Carry a caseload of one to five program participants per year Track and coordinate team caseloads and participant transitions including dual enrollment with other FFRC programs Observe Community Health Worker home visitation in compliance with Parents as Teacher supervisor requirements Providing monthly individual supervision to MIECHV Community Health Workers Maintain and monitor program enrollment, gaps, and quality control including Enrollment monitoring Retention monitoring Parents as Teachers curriculum fidelity monitoring Monitor program interest forms including outreach and program enrollment, as appropriate Provide warm hand-offs for newly enrolled participants to appropriate team members Complete program enrollments, referrals, and team coordination in case management software Ensure and monitor team training, attendance, dates, expirations (as relevant), and certifications Maintain up-to-date resource lists and contacts for resource navigation and referral needs Engage in learning and quality improvement to optimize participant outcomes and experiences Support outreach events with staff and team members Staff community outreach events approximately two to six hours per month Attending grant related meetings with program officer in addition to all relevant MIECHV trainings and conferences Coordinate and complete grant-check-in templates from the direct provision of services perspective Collaborate on funder initiatives Actively participate on Leadership Team meetings Facilitate program team meetings including agenda creation and follow-upAttend all staff required meetings and trainings Collaboratively coordinate and complete funder-related reports Contribute to grant writing Contribute to strategic planning Complete required trainings and maintain appropriate credentials Maintain positive rapport with program participants, community members, organizational partners, and co-workers including treating others with respect Exhibit professional demeanor with program participants, community members, organizational partners, and co-workers Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Accountabilities Genuine interest and dedication to Families Forward Resource Center's mission Genuine interest and dedication to community health and Black Birthing Justice Warm and welcoming Professional attitude and appearance Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong multi-tasking and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Google Products Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently Experience and ability to identify with individuals and families on their perinatal health journeys with intentional focus on Black and African American community members as those most impacted by maternal and infant health inequities Collaborative team-based approach to support other FFRC programs to ensure effective communication and coordination Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and navigate adversity Participation as a FFRC team player by attending staff meetings and other organizational events Willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others Understand and commitment to follow all policies, procedures & protocols as set forth in the CNDC/FFRC Employee Handbook Conformance to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of alcohol and/or other illicit drugs of misuse and abuse A professional, positive, and polite attitude and relationship with other FFRC employees, volunteers, clients, and customersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology or related field of study A track record of more than five years in a related role Demonstrated commitment to Black Birthing Justice with a shared vision for a thriving community through the perinatal period and beyond Experience in the implementation of federal or state funded programsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMasters Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology or related field of study Experience with Parents as Teachers implementation and supervision
Other Requirements:- This is an in-person position – candidates must be comfortable working onsite, in client homes for home visitation support, and interacting with clients and team members in person
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
- BenefitsCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation:
$60,000.00 - $70,000 per year based on education and experience. This is a grant-funded position that is dependent on external funding; therefore, continued employment is contingent upon the receipt of funding to cover this role
Benefits:
(40 hours/week): Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Telehealth, LifeLock, and paid time off including Vacation/Sick/Floating Holidays. Benefits will become effective on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment. Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months of employment. Benefits are pro-rated depending on how many hours are worked.
How to Apply:
TO APPLYTo apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Lynn VanderWielen, PhD, MPH, at lynn@familiesforwardrc.org.This posting will close when the position is filled. If you have specific questions, please contact Lynn VanderWielen at lynn@familiesforwardrc.org, 303-956-1664.Families Forward Resource Center is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) and all employees are employees of CNDC. CNDC is dedicated to equal employment opportunities on any terms, conditions, or privilege of employment. CNDC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by state or local law. This policy applies to all employees.
