Program Manager I (Youth Residential)

Albertina Kerr Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead our neighborhood group home for youth ages 10-17 with developmental and mental health needs in Cornelius, Oregon. You will mentor, train, and supervise staff to deliver individualized support plans and ensure high quality service.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, crisis management, organization, and the ability to coordinate services while maintaining staffing ratios.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of attendant care experience with youth in a regulated setting.
• At least one year of experience leading or coordinating two or more individuals preferred.
• Verbal and written English proficiency to communicate with staff, clients and community.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to relate to clients and families.
• Ability to respond to crises calmly and professionally.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Licensed driver with two years' driving experience and limited infractions; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train staff to implement core competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate services for each individual and ensure development of support plans.
• Fill in as Direct Support Professional to maintain staffing ratios.
• Act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Prevent and resolve conflicts and lead change across the program.
• Oversee on-site operations in a youth residential group home.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff Training

Team Coordination

Crisis Management

Multitasking

Decision Making

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 support youth ages 10-17 with both developmental and mental health needs (dual diagnosis).

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.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance
• 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

Qualifications

• High 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 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, and no more than 2 driving infractions in the past 2 years required
• A criminal background check is required