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Program Manager - Wellness Programs

4/7/2026

The Program Manager supports the Director of Programs and Policy by overseeing program implementation, personnel supervision, and administrative activities. They are responsible for managing budgets, ensuring compliance with contract goals, and facilitating community outreach initiatives.

Salary

71000 - 74880 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Roots Community Health is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to reducing health disparities in East Oakland, California. Roots is the first community health center in East Oakland to provide physician care at patient homes and residential facilities. Roots Community Health Center celebrated the opening of its new facility at 9925 International Blvd. in March of 2011. Our mission The mission of Roots Community Health Center is to uplift those impacted by systematic inequities and poverty by providing culturally responsive, comprehensive healthcare, behavioral health, and wraparound services; identifying and addressing root causes of illness and suffering; and emphasizing self-sufficiency and community empowerment. Roots Community Health Center accomplishes its mission by providing top-quality healthcare, conducting community-based participatory research, and offering opportunities for rehabilitation, education, training, and employment to reduce poverty and dependency in our community. Roots implements its programs and services while honoring the “roots” of culture, heritage, and tradition; by providing unprecedented access to services; by remaining community-aware and community-responsive; and by establishing partnerships to ensure a more efficient continuum of care in Oakland.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary: 


The Program Manager supports the Director of Programs and Policy by assisting in program implementation, execution, and integration of multiple programs in the organization. A fast-paced environment will motivate you to collaborate with a broader team to achieve significant results. You will be good at building relationships to deliver positive advocacy outcomes that impact East Oakland communities. You will be a self-starter willing to proactively ideate, create, manage, and execute projects solo and in teams. 


Duties and Responsibilities: 

? Provide direct supervision to assigned program coordinators in matters relating to personnel, finance, and administrative activities. 

? Provide oversight to program coordinators in community outreach activities and events while maintaining related relationships with community-based and neighborhood organizations. 

? Support coordinators in community outreach activities and events while maintaining all related relationships with community-based and neighborhood organizations. 

? Assist program coordinators to develop, manage, and track budgets and spending. 

? Assist program coordinators in the development of reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly to ensure effective compliance with established standards, contracted goals, and objectives. 

? Make and recommend personnel decisions, including but not limited to promotion, transfer, and assignment of staff , and imposition of discipline. 

? Provide timely and high-quality completion of all program deliverables. 

? Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions affecting the department and staff . 

? Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely fashion, as required by contract guidelines. 

? Support planning, implementation, and coordination of Medi-Cal and non-Medi-Cal programs and activities.

? Participate in staff meetings, supervision, agency meetings, and staff training. 

? Ability to work both on site and in the field.

Requirements

Competencies: 


? A bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, public administration, social work, or a related field or relevant experience required. 

? Prior experience in program management, evaluation, project management, team management, community health planning, community organizing, and providing technical assistance. 

? Experience conducting community outreach, community organizing, or working with community residents is preferred. 

? Experience working in a nonprofit t organization or community clinic preferred. 

? Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. ? Willingness to work a flexible schedule. 

? Valid California Driver License with a safe driving record. 

? Computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. 

? Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. 

? Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities. 

? Ability to think quickly, assess a situation, and make a sound decision.

? Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask effectively. 

? High level of ethics and personal integrity to work with confidential information. 

? Must be able to work on-site full-time.

Key Skills
Program managementTeam managementCommunity outreachBudget managementProject managementCommunity organizingPersonnel supervisionReportingTechnical assistanceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteTime managementMultitaskingDecision making
Categories
Management & LeadershipSocial ServicesHealthcareAdministrative
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