Hybrid Weekend Miracles Program Lead for Foster Youth

Kidsave; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with employer matching

Life and ADD

Job summary

Kidsave is seeking a Weekend Miracles Program Manager to lead all aspects of the program in Virginia, coordinating with the national Family Visit Programs team, staff, volunteers, and partners. The role requires daily hands-on participation, trauma-informed approaches, and monthly Meet the Kids events.

Candidates should have 7+ years in the child welfare system, an MSW/MSSA degree, and willingness to travel across state lines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience, including 5+ in the child welfare system working with foster youth and families.
• MSW, MSSW or MSSA degree
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel across state
• Successful completion of a background check required
• Experience with trauma-focused child welfare training
• Experience with Black, Latino, and LGBTQIA communities strongly preferred.
• Grant writing and program evaluation experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Weekend Miracles Virginia.
• Lead and supervise regional staff, coordinators, and volunteers.
• Organize and oversee monthly Meet the Kids connection events for youth and host families.
• Manage youth referrals and matches, including Connection Meetings.
• Ensure trauma-informed, youth-centered relationship-building between youth and host families.
• Track and support host family relationships
• Manage individual youth advocacy efforts, including youth and family stories and photography
• Improve family/youth matching outcomes.
• Lead recruitment, training, and support of host families, with intentional outreach to Black, Latino, and LGBTQIA communities.
• Conduct host family trainings and orientations for child welfare professionals.
• Identify, cultivate and manage community and corporate partnerships to build awareness, recruit volunteers, and secure event sponsorships.
• Represent Kidsave and advocate for older youth at conferences and in the media.
• Lead relationship with state and local government partners and foster family agencies
• Strengthen both youth and family referral pipelines
• Participate in meetings and trainings that build program credibility and foster systemic change.
• Manage program outreach efforts in Virginia.
• Support communications efforts by sharing stories, capturing photos, and advocating for youth.
• Engage with social media and partner networks to promote the program.
• Collaborate with the communications and development teams.
• Oversee data collection and analysis to support evaluation, storytelling, and grant reporting.
• Participate in program grant writing and other fundraising efforts related to events, outreach, and recruitment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Event planning

Tech-savvy

MS Office

Zoom/Teams

Salesforce

Education

MSW, MSSW or MSSA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Salesforce

Peer-to-Peer platforms

Job description

Kidsave is seeking a Weekend Miracles Program Manager to lead all aspects of the program in Virginia, coordinating with the national Family Visit Programs team, staff, volunteers, and partners. The role requires daily hands-on participation, trauma-informed approaches, and monthly Meet the Kids events.

Candidates should have 7+ years in the child welfare system, an MSW/MSSA degree, and willingness to travel across state lines.