BRIDGE Program Manager

BCCO; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick leave after 6 months

Job summary

BCCO is seeking an experienced Youth HEAL Program Manager to lead the Healing, Empowerment, and Advocacy through Leadership initiative—training Youth Mental Health Coordinators, building a sustainable peer-support model, and culminating in a youth-led mental health conference.

This role focuses on community mental health, program leadership, and collaboration with refugee and immigrant youth, with in-person and field-based duties in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program management or clinical/community mental health.
• Experience providing counseling, case support, or youth mental health services.
• Proven skills in grant writing, budget management, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage all aspects of the Youth HEAL program.
• Recruit Youth HEAL Coordinators from Bhutanese and broader immigrant communities.
• Supervise and mentor coordinators as they recruit and support peer mentors.
• Lead planning and execution of a youth-led mental health conference.
• Manage program budget, grants, reporting, and resource allocation.
• Develop and expand diverse funding streams to grow the program and position.
• Collaborate with partners to incorporate data-driven evaluation and outcome tracking.
• Represent BCCO and Youth HEAL in external meetings, advocacy spaces, and community forums.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget management

Program administration

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Announcement: Youth HEAL Program ManagerOrganization: Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO) Location: Columbus, Ohio Job Type: Part-time (20 hours/week), with potential to transition to full-time Work Setting: In-person and field-based

About the Organization

The Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO) is a leading community-based organization dedicated to empowering refugee and immigrant families across Central Ohio. With a decade of proven impact, BCCO has become a trusted hub for mental health support, youth development, and culturally grounded community programs — including nationally recognized initiatives in youth mental health advocacy.

Position Overview

BCCO is seeking an experienced and passionate Youth HEAL Program Manager to lead the Healing, Empowerment, and Advocacy through Leadership (Youth HEAL) initiative — a program designed to train Youth Mental Health Coordinators, build a sustainable peer-support model, and culminate in a youth-led mental health conference.

This role is ideal for someone with community mental health experience, strong program leadership skills, and a deep commitment to supporting refugee and immigrant youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage all aspects of the Youth HEAL program.
• Recruit Youth HEAL Coordinators from Bhutanese and broader immigrant communities.
• Supervise and mentor coordinators as they recruit and support peer mentors.
• Lead planning and execution of a youth-led mental health conference .
• Manage program budget, grants, reporting, and resource allocation.
• Develop and expand diverse funding streams to grow the program and position.
• Collaborate with partners to incorporate data-driven evaluation and outcome tracking.
• Represent BCCO and Youth HEAL in external meetings, advocacy spaces, and community forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field ( Master’s preferred ).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program management or clinical/community mental health.
• Experience providing counseling, case support, or youth mental health services.
• Proven skills in grant writing , budget management , and program administration.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and team-building experience.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building abilities.
• Deep cultural understanding of refugee and immigrant communities.
• Bilingual preferred (Nebali or other South Asian languages).

Keywords for Applicant Tracking

• Competitive hourly-to-salary compensation > $28/hrs(based on experience)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave after 6 months (applicable to part-time as well)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive and equitable hiring. Individuals from refugee, immigrant, and multicultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.