PROGRAM Lead TARA Boys- Job Description
Job Title: Program Lead (PL)
Reports To: Head of Residential Programs (HRP)
Responsible for: Child Welfare Officers (CWOs), Night Carers, Nannies, Cook, Teachers, Volunteers, Cleaning person
Organisation: ONYVA (NGO) www.ONYVA.in
Program: TARA Boys Children Home (TB)
JOB MISSION: Running the overall operations of TARA Boys
JOB SCOPE: TARA Boys is a residential home for 20 children from 6 to 18yo
JOB VALUE:
- To provide leadership, vision and inspiration to the staff of TARA Boys.
- To provide the structure to enable the Officers to perform.
- To ensure the safety, well-being and education of the children through the effective management of TARA staff.
- To embody the core values of TARA and be a role model to the management, staff and children.
JOB AUTONOMY:
- To present annual objectives for TB to the HRP for approval
- To agree on the budget for TB in consultation with HRP & ED
- Complete autonomy to manage the operation of the home to ensure the home complies with TARA Core Values and adheres to legal restraints.
PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that the best interest of the children is at the heart of all operational decisions and procedures.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of the children
- To ensure that each child receives the best education available
LEADERSHIP
- To provide leadership to staff
- To provide the plans and the processes to ensure that the Mission Statement is met
- To lead by example and be a role model for staff and children
- To create a family-like environment
- To be available and approachable to the children at all times
To foster effective teamwork between TARA Associates
OPERATIONS
Develop an operational plan with the HRP which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of both homes
Implement the Operational Plan of the home after the approval of HRP
Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organisation
Review existing policies & procedures on an annual basis
Conduct one-to-one meetings with direct reports
Ensure the maintenance of proper documentation of all case files and CWC requirements
To be a support to Officers in dealings with CWC and court matters
To ensure that Child Protection Policy and TARA Code of Conduct is implemented fully at all times
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Determine staffing requirements for the home by March
- Implement human resources policies, procedures and practices
- Ensure that a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
- Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities
- Ensure that all staff receive an orientation to TARA and that appropriate training is provided
- Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance
- Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques and release staff when necessary using appropriate and legal procedures
- Review training effectiveness within 2 weeks of completion of training
- Recruit as per JD’s and budget to ensure both homes are fully staffed
- Complete Performance Reviews as per schedule
- Ensure employee information is raised, distributed and signed as per schedule.
TRAINING
- To produce an annual training plan for the home each March to present to the - HRP for approval
- To implement the training plan with the assistance of the Officers
- Book training courses one month prior to schedule
- To review training effectiveness regularly in OSM
FINANCIAL
- To present budget proposals to HRP & ED that support the Operational Plan
- Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
- Ensure that accounting procedures are followed
- Administer the funds of the home according to the approved budget
- To inform the Head of HR & Admin (HHA) of any exceptions to the monthly payroll including new starts
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
- Represent TARA to other NGOs and agencies at the request of the HRP
- Respond to court summons upon request
- Foster positive neighbourhood relations
- Provide support and supervision to the CWOs when attending court, CWC and DWCD
RISK MANAGEMENT
- Identify and evaluate the risks to both home associates, property, finances, goodwill, and image
- Implement measures to control risks with the approval of HRP
Location: New Delhi, Delhi
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Graduation - Graduate-Other