Program Manager I (Youth Residential)

Albertina-Ker; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

paid holidays and time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr seeks a Program Manager for its on-site youth residential group home in Cornelius, OR. You will lead and empower a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality supports and adherence to policies while coordinating services for individuals with IDD and mental health needs.

The role requires strong leadership, supervisory skills, and the ability to respond calmly to crises. A valid driver’s license and background check are required, with a focus on teamwork and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Experience coordinating services for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to respond calmly to crisis situations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower the neighborhood group home to help individuals reach their potential.
• Mentor, train, and supervise staff to implement core competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate services for each individual based on their needs and supports.
• Fill-in as Direct Support Professional to maintain staffing ratios as needed.
• Serve as primary staff contact 24 hours a day, 5 days per week, and manage conflict resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Crisis response

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years’ education/experience in IDD or related field

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Program Manager who is ready to lead and empower our neighborhood group home to help each individual we support achieve their full potential.As a Program Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of support. You will lead, mentor, and train staff to implement our core competencies, policies and procedures, and administrative rules to ensure the development and implementation of individual support plans. You will also be responsible for coordinating any necessary or desired services for each individual. You will fill-in as a Direct Support Professional when necessary to ensure staffing ratios and act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You will be key in preventing and resolving conflicts and leading and managing change. If you're a strong team player, a multi-tasker, and a problem solver who exhibits confidence in your decision-making, then we want you!This is an on-site position in a youth residential group home in Cornelius, OR.Our ideal candidate will have group home and management experience and is energized by leading teams to provide incredible programs and services for the people we support. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits, paid holidays and time off, a retirement savings plan with company match, and much more.BenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingHigh school diploma or GED.Two years’ education and/or experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related field.Supervisory experience is preferred.Verbal and written English language proficiency sufficient to communicate with people we support, co-workers, and community members.Strong leadership and supervisory skills.Good organizational skills.Ability to relate effectively with clients and families.Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm professional manner.Licensed driver with at least two years' driving experience, and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years required.A criminal background check is required.