Program Manager I (Youth Residential)

Albertina Kerr; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Paid internal training and career dev

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking a Program Manager for an on-site residential adolescent youth group home in Marion County, Oregon. You will lead, mentor, and train staff to deliver individualized support plans, coordinate essential services, and ensure staffing needs are met 24 hours a day, five days a week.

Ideal candidates bring group home management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree not required; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading or coordinating two or more staff members preferred.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff to deliver high-quality residential support.
• Coordinate services and individual support plans for youths in the group home.
• Fill-in as Direct Support Professional when needed to maintain staffing ratios.
• Serve as primary staff contact 24/5 to ensure smooth operations and safety.
• Manage team schedules, trainings, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Crisis management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 residential adolescent youth group home in Marion County.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.A required minimum two years of experience delivering attendant care to children in a setting regulated by either the Oregon Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority.At least one year of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of two or more individuals preferredVerbal 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.Work Location: In person