Program Manager I (Youth Residential)

Albertina Kerr Centers; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 51,044 - 62,387; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and generous time off

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers in Forest Grove, Oregon, is seeking a passionate Program Manager to lead and empower a neighborhood youth group home. The role involves mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality support for youth, and coordinating services.

The ideal candidate will have group home management experience and be committed to providing exceptional programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. A competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in attendant care in a regulated setting.
• One year of experience in leading or mentoring others.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality of support for youth.
• Lead, mentor, and train staff to implement support plans.
• Serve as primary contact for staff and respond to crises.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Crisis response

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Laurel St Group Home - Forest Grove, OR 97116

Position Type: Full Time (30+ hours per week)

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $56,716.14 - $56,716.14 Salary

Job Shift: All Shifts

Job Category: IDD Residential Care

Company Overview

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Program Manager who is ready to lead and empower our neighborhood youth group home to help each individual we support achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

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 youth. 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.

This is an on-site position in a residential youth group home in Forest Grove, Oregon.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least two years of experience delivering attendant care in a setting regulated by either the Oregon Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority. For Program Managers providing services to children, a minimum of two years professional experience delivering supports to children is required.
• At least one year of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of two or more individuals 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.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75lbs.
• Licensed driver with at least two years' driving experience required.
• A criminal background check is required.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance and short- & long-term disability
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling