Program Manager, RISE

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field.

• Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire).

• At least 5 years of management and leadership experience
• At least 3 years of recent experience working in trauma/violence and injury prevention, or related activities
• Knowledge of case management principles and interventions.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience or training in crisis intervention/mediation
• Experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Participation in community organizations and firsthand understanding of issues related to community violence.
• Experience documenting and reviewing case notes with a thorough understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Theory of Change and Logic Models.
• Experience working with people from various ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds both as colleagues and as clients
• Knowledge of case management principles and interventions.

• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
• Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
• High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
• Must be a Systems-level thinker
• Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
• Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

• Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
• Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovation
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks

  
  

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
  
  

  
  

• Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
• Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  
  

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
  

  
  

• Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
• Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program 
  
  

  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

• Masters degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.

• At least 3 years of management and leadership experience.
• -At least 2 years of recent experience working in trauma/violence and injury prevention, or related activities.

• Bilingual in Spanish 

• This is a full-time position- 40 hours per week. Hours will vary and include nights and weekends, depending on the oversight of field staff and participation in department and division events.
  Ability to work outside regular business hours (evenings and weekends) is required.

• This position is primarily office-based, offering a professional and collaborative workspace utilizing technology to support daily tasks, including computers, phones, and software applications. While much of the work is desk-based, the role involves meetings, video conferences, in-person interactions with colleagues, staff and community members. The position requires community and hospital observations of staff.
  

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
  
  

• Harris County Public Health - Community Health and Violence Prevention Services: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002. 
  
  

  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.