Program Manager

The Center for Self Advocacy Inc. Is looking for a full-time Program Manager to run our program and engagement initiatives. This position is 40 hours a week at the rate of $27-$29 an hour depending on experience. This position is classified as Administrative. Position is expected to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a key collaborative member of the organization leadership team and assist Executive Director as needed.
• Assist in drafting grant narratives and submitting grant applications to ensure the sustainability of agency funding
• Vouch for grant deliverables and reporting
• Develop, oversee, maintain, monitor and evaluate CSA programs including our travel training program, self-advocacy programs, peer support, and education initiatives
• Represent CSA on committees and attend meetings with community partners
• Manage peer mentors and program assistants, ensure thorough completion of activities undertaken by program staff
• Engage, maintain, and develop relationships with disability service providers in the WNY community
• Complete documentation as required and needed
• Provide external support to staff who monitor social media
• Work with CSA community partners and funders to raise awareness and understanding of our projects, programs, mission, and values
• Provide staff training when necessary and conduct check-ins with program assistants

Qualifications:

• Program development skills at all levels of the development cycle
• Grant writing and development skills
• Strong demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion principles
• Supervisory experience, preferably with people with various abilities
• Strong event-planning, organizing and logistical skills
• Collaborative skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Ability to work with people of different backgrounds, ages, and outlooks
• Strong interpersonal, social, and networking skills
• Experience working with social media tools to promote effective public awareness and media relations
• Reliable transportation \*\*This position will require travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Knowledge of the disability service system
• Social Justice and Disability Rights/Justice movement background
• Knowledge of community resources and services available for people with disabilities
• Resource development and fundraising skills
• Understanding of challenges faced by Buffalo communities and neighborhoods
• Ability to speak more than one language is a plus
• Master's degree in human service field or equivalent experience

*People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.*

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14212 (Required)

Work Location: In person