Program Manager – Young Adult Independent Living Program

Intercept Youth Services, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance options

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health and Child Care Flexible Savings

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Plan

Employer Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disab

401(k) Retirement Plan

Optional Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

8 observed holidays

Job summary

Intercept Health is seeking a Program Manager for the Young Adult Independent Living Program in Virginia. The role focuses on guiding residents aged 17-21 toward successful community integration, modeling values, and supporting life skills development.

Responsibilities include supervising life skills coaches, evaluating staff performance, and helping youth gain money management and employment skills while pursuing education and career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field plus five years of case management experience.
• Master's or Doctorate in social work or related field with at least four years in child-placing services.
• Doctorate or Master's in social work from CSWE-accredited college with three years of child welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young adults aged 17-21 to support transition into the community.
• Supervise life skills coaches and support staff, including evaluations and scheduling.
• Develop individualized transition plans based on each youth's strengths and needs.
• Provide guidance on money management, employment, education, and career development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Master's or Doctorate in social work or related field

CSWE-accredited MSW/DSW + 3 years child welfare experience

Job description

$53,000/year

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Program Manager - Young Adult Independent Living Program

$53,000/year

"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."

Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.
• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

As a Full-time Program Manager at YouthQuest's Independent Living Apartment Program, you will actively engage with young adults, ages 17-21, who are preparing for successful transition into the community. You will serve as a positive role model for residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors. You will support residents in developing money management skills, obtaining employment, completing their education as applicable, learn daily living skills, and explore career development opportunities. The Program Manager interacts with residents to familiarize yourself with each youth's strengths and weaknesses in leisure skills, socialization, motor development, and physical condition to plan activities to meet their individualized transitional living plan. Also, you will supervise life skills coach(es) and support staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, and disciplinary issues.

Education and Experience Required: The selected candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in any field plus five years of experience in providing case management services to children and families; OR a doctorate or master's degree in a field related to social work such as, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling with at least four years of experience in providing casework services to children and families in a child-placing agency; OR a doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education plus three years of experience in providing casework services to children and families.

To learn more about the YouthQuest Independent Living Program, please view our program video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzsmYxqSH9w

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances
• Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 observed holidays

To review the full job description and to more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.co

Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.