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SalaryGRYD Prevention: In 2015, ACE assumed responsibility for the City of LA’s West Valley (Devonshire-Topanga) Gang Reduction/Youth Development (GRYD) program. This program serves youth, ages 10-15, who are gang affected or otherwise at risk of gang involvement. Through a phased program of participant engagement, potentially leading to cycles of secondary services, the program works to strengthen participants' family ties and other pro-social influences.
Position: The GRYD Prevention Program Manager is primarily responsible for the overall functioning and planning of ACE’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Prevention program. The GRYD Prevention Program Manager supervises all GRYD Prevention staff. The Program Manager will develop and maintain relationships with the GRYD office, Los Angeles Police Department and other entities in the community to better serve GRYD Prevention participants and expand programming. The Program Manager will provide prevention services for Primary Service and Secondary Service participants. This position will work closely together with the GRYD Prevention Case Managers to better assist GRYD participants. This position is responsible for strategic planning and other functions necessary for managing the GRYD Prevention program.
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possesses at least entry-level knowledge of the role and duties of the position; understands the department’s roles and is able to meet the expectations of the position for work schedule, punctuality, attendance, time management, productivity, and quality of work
- Operates as a reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; has a good work ethic; is able to work effectively with team members demonstrating creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to accept accountability and critical feedback. Is receptive to learning and responsive to supervision. Follows established procedures and is able to contribute to their improvement with a solution-oriented approach. Willing to take direction and learn from others
- Possesses the technical and software skills to perform the duties of the position (including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office)
- Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrates cultural competence/cultural humility in community relations and service delivery
- Is able to articulate program goals and objectives, program performance indicators, and methods of program performance monitoring and evaluation. Able to participate in program design and development, contribute to budget planning, develop partnerships, and prepare funding proposals. Able to monitor and approve program expenditures and to track overall progress of program spending and deliverable results, as required.
- Has the demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities, to maintain positive relationships with team members, and to provide ongoing coaching and development of team members through evaluation and training. Has the demonstrated ability to assess individual skills, monitor work activities, and provide timely and accurate evaluations of others’ work performance.
- Knowledge of gang environment. A positive influence within the West Valley Gang Zone is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends and participates in all mandatory meetings
- Fosters positive relationships with community members and partner organizations
- Participate in cultural and community building activities/events
- Works to incorporate into organizational culture best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care
- Completes complex administrative and analytical tasks involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; plans; ensures program quality and progress toward performance objectives
- Ensures timely and accurate collection of data needed to analyze program performance, drafts policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with governmental regulations and grantor standards; plans and prepares narrative and statistical reports on program and staff activities for use by the President, Board of Directors, and funding partners
- Represents ACE in presentations to key partners; coordinates and integrates services with other ACE programs and partner organizations;
- Collaborates with the leadership team to create a shared collective vision and goals for the organization; participates in administrative team meetings; conducts regular team meetings that are effectively run and responsive to program needs
- Collaborates with Chief Financial Officer on program budgeting; monitors program spending and ensures operations consistent with budgeted resources, Researches options and makes requisitions for equipment, goods, and services to meet program needs and monitors the procurement of the same.
- Trains and supervises program staff, interns, and partners to ensure effective and efficient services are provided to program participants
- Prepares and presents periodic reviews of individual performance and develops training and supervision plans for program staff and volunteers; ensures supervisees register for and attend required trainings
- Ensures program participants receive services in the event of staff turnover or leave of absence
- Responsible for ensuring the facility is safe for program operation and acts as liaison with ACE’s Facility Coordinator to resolve facility issues
- Identifies opportunities and helps to prepare grant applications for the continued development of ACE services; manages implementation and operation of supplemental grants for expansion of related programs
- Participates in recruitment, selection and onboarding of program staff.Attends external meetings with LA-GRYD, LAPD, Collaborators, Partners, and other GRYD providers as well as any other relevant or necessary groups, and acts as a liaison for ACE.
- Facilitates regular GRYD program meetings.
- Hosts events, workshops and meetings for participants, collaborators and groups within the community.
- Provide technical support and supervision. (Case Managers receive clinical supervision from the department of Counseling and Support Services).
- Supervises outreach (canvassing, presentations, events) to recruit participants and ensure partners and community are informed of ACE services.
- Reduce gang violence by providing: reduce tensions, peace treaties, rumor control, community canvassing, conflict resolution, intervention services, holding pro-social activities/events.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 3+ years of experience working with youth, 2 of which must include supervision or management; or
- Equivalent combination of training and experience
- Spanish language skills, verbal and written required
- Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
- Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check
- Initial TB employment clearance required
BENEFITS:
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance (at no cost to you starting after 90 days) - Retirement Plan with employer contributions at 2% of your annual salary.
- Life insurance Plan (at no cost to you).
- Short and Long-Term Disability insurance (at no cost to you).
- 1-week vacation time (at one-year anniversary):
- Vacation will then accrue to two weeks vacation after completion of 2 years working at ACE and 3 weeks of vacation time after 5+ years of employment.
- 6 sick days a year (eligible to use after 6 months).
- 15 paid holidays.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $69,805 to $73,935 annually. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
