Posted 4d ago

Administrative Manager, Direct Services

@ Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
$80k-$88k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Oversee program operations, Manage budgets, Coordinate staff development
Requirements Summary:3-5 years in program management/administration; budgeting; strong communication; MS Office skills; experience with maternal/child health programs preferred
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
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Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH) of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is seeking an Administrative Manager, Direct Services to oversee the operational and administrative infrastructure for key direct service programs, including a newly integrated Doula Services Program (merging the Community Doula Support Program and Healthy Start Doula Program) and the Parents as Teachers (MOM-PAT) Home Visiting Program. This role provides administrative leadership across programs that support pregnant people, families, and young children, with a focus on improving perinatal and early childhood outcomes and reducing disparities, and will directly supervise the Administrative and Education Coordinator, Doula Services; the Program Manager, Doula Services, and the Program Manager, MOM-PAT. The Administrative Manager will play a critical role in supporting the operational integration of the doula programs while ensuring strong program management, fiscal oversight, and compliance with funder and model requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties:

Administrative, Program, and Fiscal Oversight

  • Provides overall administrative leadership for the integrated Doula Services Program and the Parents as Teachers (MOM-PAT) Home Visiting Program
  • Supports the operational integration of the Community Doula Support Program and Healthy Start Doula Program into a unified Doula Services Program
  • Oversees program operations, workflows, documentation systems, and administrative processes to ensure compliance with PDPH, funder, and model requirements
  • Manages and monitors program budgets in coordination with PDPH fiscal staff and external partners
  • Prepares monthly and other required programmatic and fiscal reports and ensures timely completion of grant and contract deliverables
  • Supports program planning, sustainability, and expansion, including contributing to grant writing, contract renewals, and implementation of new initiatives
  • Uses adaptive problem-solving to address evolving program needs, funding requirements, and operational challenges

Staff and Workforce Administration

  • Oversees onboarding, orientation, and administrative supervision structures for doulas and program staff across the integrated doula program
  • Maintains supervision systems focused on administrative performance, documentation, workload management, and adherence to protocols (non-clinical supervision)
  • Coordinates required trainings to ensure compliance with program, funder, and model expectations
  • Identifies and supports professional development opportunities for staff
  • Provides administrative oversight for Parents as Teachers staff to ensure fidelity to the model

Program Coordination and Partnerships

  • Works closely with the Programs Manager, Doula Services to ensure effective implementation of the integrated doula model, including participant flow and assignment
  • Coordinates across PDPH divisions, external agencies, and community partners to support integrated service delivery

Quality Improvement and Strategic Support

  • Monitors program implementation to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, particularly during and after program integration
  • Supports continuous quality improvement efforts across programs
  • Contributes to strategic planning related to workforce development, service delivery, and program growth