Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time

Program Manager – Youth Development Program

FTE: 40 Hours/Week, Salary: $40,000-$50,000/Year, Schedule: Determined on a case-by-case basis; Some evening hours.

General Statement of Duties
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements contracted services to eligible youth 14-24 years of age.

Essential Responsibilities

Directs daily activities of the Youth Development Program.

Identifies and secures essential operational funding.

Facilitates the writing and development of contracts for provided services.

Supervises program staff within scope of agency personnel practices, assists with hiring, approves vacation and sick time, and provides ongoing evaluation.

Monitors and evaluates programming outcomes.

Receives incoming referrals, assigns to staff, and serves for potential contracted services.

Provides all participants with referrals for additional services when a need has been identified.

When needed, transports participants for program success.

Completes all necessary program documentation in a timely manner.

Maintains regular communication with PCJFS CCMEP case managers.

Attends PCJFS meetings as requested.

Implements quality assurance activities according to agency procedures.

Develops and maintains ongoing collaboration with partner agencies.

Represents agency on service provider networks, coordinating bodies, and in the general community.

Conducts regular program team meetings.

Attends agency and other meetings as requested.

Operates within program budget and funding requirements.

Oversees program facilities and ensures facility safety and upkeep.

Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Mentoring

Process and match mentoring referrals with mentees.

Provide mentoring services for youth and young adults facing barriers to success.

Plan and participate in meetings with mentees to occur twice a month.

Plan and participate in quarterly group mentoring activities.

Academic Achievement

Assist participants in identifying their academic area of need and develop a plan to meet that need.

Schedule and maintain regular meetings with youth to reach identified academic goals.

Communicate regularly with participant’s school of record and teaching staff to plan for a successful completion of the academic year and/or graduation.

Assist participants with activities that help prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training.

Provide connections for dropout prevention, recovery services, and alternative secondary school options when appropriate.

Life Skills

Plan and facilitate group meetings that provide life skills for a successful transition to independent living.

Accompany group members on off-sight classes and field trips.

Financial Literacy

Plan and facilitate group meetings that provide education on financial literacy.

Accompany group members on off-sight classes and field trips.

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Plan and facilitate group meetings that provide insight into entrepreneurship and leadership.

Accompany group members on off-sight classes and field trips.

Payroll Processing

Complete documentation to enroll participant.

Process youth’s timesheets.

Requirements
Qualifications

Experience with a culturally diverse population required.

Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families is required.

Must have ability to work as a team member, model open communication, fair and equitable treatment, and manage conflicts.

Experience in effectively utilizing community resources required.

Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.

Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).

Minimum Educational/Licensure Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services or related field and/or a minimum of 3 years equivalent experience required.

Minimum Experience Requirements
Experience in human, social, or family development required. Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating groups required. Knowledge of Department of Labor programming is helpful.

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