Program Manager

Program Manager - SAGEPositive

General Info on SAGE:

SAGE is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competence training through SAGECare. SAGE supports a growing network of 70+ SAGECollab Partners across the country.

Who we need

The SAGEPositive Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of SAGEPositive, SAGE's program serving LGBTQ+ older adults living with and potentially impacted by HIV, as well as SAGE's Center for Sexual Wellness and Aging. The Program Manager is also responsible for planning programming and providing direct service to participants.

This position will report to the Director of Special Programs.

The responsibilities:

Work with the Director of Special Programs to create, produce and promote ongoing SAGEPositive programming at all SAGE Centers and at other venues throughout New York City on such topics as HIV and Aging, HIV and STI Prevention, Sexual Wellness, and HIV Benefits and Support Services

Engage potential community partners, consultants, and volunteers who can assist in SAGEPositive programming

Create and distribute promotional materials for SAGEPositive programs

Hold a caseload of approximately 10-15 clients living with or potentially impacted by HIV, which may increase with need

Perform new client and participant intakes, including administration of mental health screenings, and input client notes in appropriate databases

Conduct home visits as needed

Lead or co-lead support groups or other group activities, specifically as they relate to HIV and sexual wellness

Consult with Care Managers and Director of Special Programs around client situations and perform follow-up from participant/Director feedback

Refer clients to HIV-specific support programs such as HASA and ADAP

Present externally on SAGEPositive and the SAGE Center for Sexual Wellness and Aging at local and remote events

Work with the Director of Special Programs and the Development Department to submit proposals for new and renewed grant funding and meet grant deliverables

Collect and enter all client/participant service unit data and client notes in database(s) thoroughly and in a timely manner (by the end of each day), in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory mandates, as well as fulfilling all other reporting requirements

Process vendor invoices for financial reimbursements and collaborate with the Director of Special Programs and the Finance Department to ensure timely payments

Perform other duties as needed or assigned While no one person embodies all the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences. Please consider applying, even if you do not have *all* the "need-to-haves!"

Need-to-haves:

B.A. in social work or a related field, or sufficient salaried experience in a program manager role and/or with LGBTQ+ older adults living with HIV

Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Flexible and dependable - this position requires a seven-hour workday, with an additional one hour for lunch; occasional evening or weekend hours will be required with advance notice

Ability to work independently as well as be an involved member of the Special Programs team

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to organize files, reports, schedules, dates and information

Self-directed and able to work with light supervision

Computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn other pertinent software systems and data bases

Ability to travel throughout NYC via public transportation Nice-to-haves:

Background in program management

Experience in peer group facilitation

Outreach experience

Familiarity with issues of cultural and linguistic competency with regards to ability, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender identity and expression, and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults

Spanish/English bilingual preferred What we offer

The status: This is a permanent, full-time, regular, exempt position

The location and work schedule: Hybrid. ~35 hours per week, M-F 9:30-5:30pm. Occasional schedule adjustments may also be necessary, per program necessity

The salary range: $63,000-$67,000

The benefits: SAGE offers a rich benefits package including:

Three medical insurance plan options in which to enroll - with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premiums subsidies

An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies

A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%

Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including day closures the day before many holidays!)

100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks

Sabbatical leave for very tenured staff

100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents

Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues

A really terrific team! An opportunity to build from the ground up and make significant positive impact on SAGE staff and culture! A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!

Are you interested? (We hope so!) - Please apply through our careers page: Don't forget to include both your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working with us and what you'd bring to the role!

Got questions?: Email with questions about the application process.

Just a reminder:

SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.