Program Manager, Weekend Miracles VA

Child Care Aware; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Kidsave in Virginia is seeking a Weekend Miracles Program Manager to lead all aspects of the program, working with our national team, communications staff, and volunteers. You will drive outreach, recruitment, and events to connect older youth in foster care with host families and mentors.

The role requires daily hands‑on participation, strong partnership-building, and a commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all 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 and host family relationships.
• Manage individual youth advocacy efforts, including youth and family stories and photography.
• Improve family/youth matching outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Event planning

Budget management

Tech proficiency

Education

MSW/MSSA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Salesforce

Peer-to-Peer platforms

Job description

Kidsave is seeking a passionate Champion for Change, a driven, hands‑on leader who believes every child deserves to grow up connected to a loving, permanent family. If you're energized by transforming child welfare systems, building community partnerships, and advocating for older youth in foster care, this role is for you.

As part of an experienced and mission‑driven team, you’ll help connect older, often‑overlooked kids with adults who can become hosts, mentors, and ultimately, adoptive families—using Kidsave’s innovative and proven Family Visit Model.

The Weekend Miracles Program Manager will lead all aspects of the program in Virginia, working closely with our national Family Visit Programs team, communications staff, and a network of dedicated volunteers and partners. This role requires enthusiasm, vigor, daily hands‑on participation, and monthly attendance at weekend Meet the Kids connection events.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Manage all 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 and host family relationships
• Manage individual youth advocacy efforts, including youth and family stories and photography
• Improve family/youth matching outcomes.

Family and Community Engagement

• 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.

Government and Agency Relations

• 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.

Marketing, Outreach, and Communications

• 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

Data, Evaluation, and Fundraising

• 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.

Required Qualifications

To Succeed in this role, You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience

• Strategic, proactive problem‑solver with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills; capable of motivating teams, government and agency partners, and volunteers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and lead events, build relationships, manage, and work within budgets.
• Tech‑savvy and collaborative; ability to learn new software quickly and work in a shared environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom/Teams, and social media platforms; Salesforce and Peer‑to‑Peer platforms a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about improving the lives of older youth in foster care.
• Strategic, proactive, and creative.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a mission‑driven environment.
• Culturally responsive and comfortable working across diverse communities.

Education and Qualifications

• 7+ years’ 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

$75,000 – $80,000 / year

Benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee Assistance Program(EAP), Personal, Sick, Vacation and Holiday PTO, 401K with employer matching, Life and ADD, Employee Discounts (through Insperity Marketplace), Caregiver Support (Cariloop) HSA/FSA, Adoption and Educational Assistance, and more.

Job Classification

Management