Overview: Working in a team environment, the Program Manager II will ensure the provision of quality programming and oversight of program staff with an emphasis on achieving goals with measurable results in Ending the AIDS Epidemic.

The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated skills and experience in state/federal/foundation grant management and supervision of a motivated, compassionate staff in a non‐profit environment using a trauma‐informed and harm reduction approach.

Salary & Benefits: Full Time (40 hours) – OT Exempt. Salary range mid‐fifties depending on experience. Benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance, Delta Dental insurance, MetLife life insurance, NYCON Flexible Spending Account, Mass Mutual Retirement with an employer match, and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) to encourage self‐care

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred in a health or human services field.

  • 2 ‐ 4 years State/Federal grant funded program management, staff supervision, and, grant delivery/reporting experience in a not‐for‐profit setting.

  • Professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of personalities.

  • Experience utilizing and analyzing data to guide program success and to meet and exceed funder and agency goals.

  • Experience with developing SMART goals and Cascades of Care for program areas.

  • Able to work in and grow our agency culture, in a diverse and multicultural setting, providing trauma‐informed and harm reduction services to persons of diverse backgrounds

  • Time management with the ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities.

  • Availability to work a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends.

  • Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and E‐mail. AIRS experience a plus.

  • Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and independent means of transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in HIV/STD/HCV prevention, treatment, and supportive services in the Capital Region.

  • Experience in putting the Ending the Epidemic priorities into program goals, objectives, and tasks.

  • Training in Trauma‐Informed service delivery and harm reduction experience desired.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the HIV Employment, MPower!, PAWS, and Treasure Chest programs. Prepare required narrative and data reporting for program activities and outcomes, monitoring deliverables to ensure compliance with funder expectations.
  • Set program SMART goals and closely monitors each program’s data results to reach and exceed funder and agency expectations.
  • Works with program staff to utilize data for improving services and making programmatic decisions.
  • Assist Director of Programs with development of budgets and work plans.
  • Monitor grant expenditures and work plan progress and modify as necessary to ensure complete grant spend‐ down and attainment of work plan goals.
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff, ensuring program goals and objectives are being met. Assure each program area is working as a team and fully supports other teams in the agency.
  • Review client documentation and ensure compliance with Article 27F HIV Confidentiality Law and HIPPA confidentiality for client records staff interactions.
  • Develop and annually review/update program related policies and procedures.
  • Provide oversight, training, and coordination of volunteers and interns for program areas.
  • Actively participate in CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) using data to monitor quantitative and qualitative process and outcome improvements using the PDSA cycle and SMART goal setting.
  • Fully support and grow the Damien Center Pharmacy Program and work to support members in reducing barriers to help each person achieve durable HIV Viral Load Suppression
  • Support and participate in a culture of philanthropy by recognizing that fundraising efforts— including donor relations and organizational agency communication— include all staff and is essential to carry out the work and mission of the organization. Assist in the completion of funding proposals, securing member mission stories, and participating in fundraising efforts as requested by the Director of Programs.
  • Other duties as assigned

The Albany Damien Center’s mission is to enhance the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS in an affirming environment and to reduce new infections in the communities we serve. Our vision is a community where people with HIV/AIDS achieve their desired potential and are respected as coworkers, neighbors, and friends, while striving for an HIV free generation.

The Albany Damien Center is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates, women, persons from our LGBTQ community, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and persons formerly homeless.

To Apply: Please send 1) cover letter 2) resume and 4) list of three professional references by e‐mail to careers@albanydamiencenter.org

Applications will be accepted via e‐mail and are encouraged to have all attachments. Continuous recruitment until position filled.