Special Projects Manager (Napa)

If you are looking for a fulfilling career that lets you improve lives and create bright futures with people in our community, consider applying for a position with Aldea! Aldea is the essential community partner for children and families in crisis and knows that in a family’s most critical moments, the company of a trusted professional can mean the difference between strength and suffering. Our staff are the foundation of all we do and creating a work environment that values and respects our staff is our priority. Why work at Aldea? • Experience in a state of the art Council on Accreditation (COA) agency to ensure best practices and high quality services. • Be part of a team of passionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals where staff input is highly valued. • Enriching training opportunities including potential for leadership development program participation and promotion. What does Aldea have to offer? • 19 Paid Holidays • Vacation accrue 15 days first year • A flexible work schedule that promotes the importance of work-life balance • Company cell phone and laptop to promote separation of work and home life • Commuter Assistance with personal mileage over 20 miles to work office from their home • Excellent benefits package to meet the needs of staff and their families including medical coverage (Aldea pays your deductible!) and dental, vision, life insurance and EAP at no cost to employees! • Generous retirement up to 5% employer match contributions after 6 months of service (includes free Financial Planning) Position Description Under the direction of the Managing Director, Administration the Special Projects Manager is responsible for leading high-priority initiatives that drive operational excellence and support Agency’s mission and growth. This role requires in-person presence, and oversees the development and execution of special projects, standardizes operational procedures, and implements process improvements across departments. The Special Projects Manager partners closely with Senior Leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes through clear, scalable systems. Essential Duties: 1. Project Management & Execution 2. Contract Oversight 3. Operational & Program Support 4. Communication & Collaboration Qualifications: 1. BS/BA degree in a field such as behavioral health, social services, public administration, or organizational management required. Master’s degree preferred. A comparable combination of education and relevant experience that results in a comprehensive understanding of behavioral health and social services, operations, and contract management will be considered. 2. Project management experience required. A minimum of five years’ experience in people and program management in behavioral health or social services or closely related field strongly desired, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to simultaneously oversee, manage, and execute several agency projects across multiple programs. 3. Excellent leadership and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate a team as well as the desire and ability to manage systems and act as a key member of the agency leadership team. Strong computer and technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, PPT, Word, Teams) and design programs (Canva and Adobe). TO VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY, CLICK FOLLOWING LINK: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6954458