FT Program Manager (Licensed Mental Health Provider)

Gilda’s Club Madison is seeking a full-time Program Manager who will be the primary contact for children, teens, and families impacted by cancer that seek support at Gilda’s Club. The ideal candidate is a licensed mental health professional who has experience working with children, teens, families and adults. Some evenings and weekends are required. Click here to download the full job description and application process or read on.

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The Organization
Gilda’s Club Madison opened its doors in the summer of 2008. We create a community of free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults with any cancer diagnosis and those who care about them. Gilda’s Club is an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community.

Definition

• Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager will facilitate support groups, coordinate program events, interact with staff, volunteers and members, and oversee various evening and weekend programs.
• The Program Manager, in coordination with the Program Director, is responsible for developing and implementing programs at Gilda’s Club Madison.  This individual will assume leadership in
  our Children, Teen, and Family programming. This position works closely with the Program Director, Executive Director and others to provide programmatic consultation as it relates to people impacted by cancer.
• The Program Manager is expected to maintain licensure in the state of Wisconsin as a mental health professional, to keep up to date on psychosocial oncology practice and research issues.
• The Program Manager must embody the highest professional standards and demonstrate warmth and compassion as he/she works with members, staff, volunteers, and others in building and maintaining a sense of community.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology or Child Life Certificate.

Required Qualifications: Minimum three years’ work experience in the mental health field; group leading and individual interventions Licensed mental health professional through the State of Wisconsin
Possession of a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications: Technologically proficiency – shared documents, databases, Zoom, Microsoft platforms
Mental health experience in a health-related field preferred.
Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and/or facilitate groups as assigned, according to the Gilda’s Club philosophy, and Cancer Support Community standards – in particular this role will oversee our Children, Teens, and Family programs (support, education, and socials)
• Conduct/facilitate groups, individual interventions, workshops in person and virtually
• Support all facets of education and social activities – setup, participant comfort, and evaluation.
• Collaborates with Program Director to train, supervise and schedule volunteers working the Program
• Organize thought, ideas and materials, and communicate clearly with the team
• Problem-solve and find productive solutions to challenges
• Create in-roads with marginalized communities and attend to issues of power, privilege and inequity
• Promote a strong sense of belonging with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Organized and able to effectively juggle multiple priorities each day
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults, teens and children
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of program
• Motivated self-starter with integrity who is committed to service and excellence
• Possess a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and build strong working relationships with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work on multiple platforms and with multiple devices (phone, tablet, computer) and perform typing for 50-70% on a typical work day
• Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, over the phone and online
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds

The health and safety of our team and participants remain our top priority. As such, effective January 1, 2022, all Gilda’s Club Madison employees working at our facilities will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Exceptions to this policy will be considered with applicable law.

GCM is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by local, state, or federal
law.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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How to Apply

To apply for this position mail or email a cover letter, resume, and credentials to:

Gilda’s Club Madison
Attn: Kirsten Norslien, Program Director
7907 UW Health Court
Middleton, WI 53562
E-mail: [email protected]

To be considered as an applicant, please submit all requested materials prior to March 30, 2022 or your application may not be accepted. Applicants who are offered employment will be subject to passing a background check as a condition of employment. This position will be available until filled.