Position Summary
The person in this position serves as the overall manager for all WestCare Texas, Laredo operations and is the central coordinator for the interconnected projects connected to the DFCFACE- PJTT coalition which support the overall organization’s mission and vision. This leadership role involves stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, project oversight, strategy implementation, grant management, compliance monitoring, and evaluation of outcomes to
ensure the successful delivery of services aimed at impacting community public health and public safety concerns. Potential projects include community development and community organizing, substance abuse prevention, recovery support, mental health promotion, HIV/AIDS prevention, neighborhood safety, crime prevention/education, homeless outreach, and housing related projects. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the efforts of project
coordinator, support staff including interns, People with Lived Experience (PLE) and/or AmeriCorps Members, necessary to deliver the services described.        Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:
Leading, organizing, directing, supervising office operations and staff.
 Monitor employee performance, issue corrective actions, review overall employee
performance and coordinate with HR on any needed disciplinary actions.                                                                                                                              Organizing and conducting meetings with key community leaders and stakeholders.
Conducting planning, defining goals and objectives, establishing timelines, and
developing plans to achieve the goals.
Managing all aspects of grant programs and special projects as assigned, including
program implementation, data collection and entering data in required reporting systems,
Managing costs and resources, and ensuring the project has the necessary resources.
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Monitoring and tracking progress, identifying risks, and taking steps to mitigate them.
Developing strategic messages, conducting public information and awareness activities
Reporting critical issues and providing updates to the coalition and senior leadership
Reporting on progress to funders, stakeholders, project managers, and communicating
with customers and other stakeholders.
Organizing and coordinating project team members, and providing support and advice to
them                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Negotiating with community partners and vendors
Ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations and funding guidelines
Making decisions and resolving issues when they arise
Attend regular professional education classes/workshops to continuously upgrade job
skills and knowledge.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of
WestCare Foundation and the DFC-FACA-PJTT coalition.
Perform other duties as assigned