Job Description

Job Title:  Program Manager- Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)

Pay Grade: TPW

Job Summary:

 This is a time limited grant funded position with funding through 11/16/2025. This grant does not have the ability to be extended.

The Program Manager for the Georgia Recovery Project is responsible for overseeing the implementation, coordination, and management of the Crisis Counseling Assistance & Training Program (CCP) following Hurricane Helene. This role ensures that crisis response teams are effectively trained, supported, and deployed to assist individuals and communities in coping with disaster-related stress and trauma. The Program Manager collaborates with government agencies, nonprofits, and community-based mental health providers to ensure seamless service delivery.  

Key Responsibilities:

Program Oversight & Implementation 

- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the CCP, ensuring alignment with FEMA and SAMHSA guidelines.  

- Develop program strategies that effectively address the mental health and emotional well-being of disaster-affected communities.  

- Monitor program goals, deliverables, and compliance with federal and state requirements.  

Stakeholder & Community Coordination: 

- Establish and maintain partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, community organizations, and mental health providers.  

- Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and funding entities.  

- Facilitate communication and collaboration among crisis counseling teams, community groups, and response organizations.  

Staff Management & Training:

- Train and oversee crisis counselors, ensuring they are well-equipped to provide effective support.  

- Implement staff development programs, including ongoing training and supervision.  

- Develop strategies to prevent staff burnout and promote mental health resilience within the crisis response team.  

Data Collection, Reporting, & Compliance:

- Ensure accurate data collection and reporting in accordance with program requirements.  

- Analyze program effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative data, providing reports to stakeholders.  

- Maintain compliance with all grant and funding requirements, including financial and operational reporting.  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.