Program Manager, Youth Life Skills Team

LifeWorks Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 PTO days/year

11 paid holidays/year

Medical plan with HSA $100/mo

Retirement plan with 50% match

Job summary

LifeWorks in Austin, TX seeks a Program Manager to lead the Life Skills team and oversee life skills instructors and interns delivering in-person and virtual classes for youth to foster independent living. You will train staff, monitor outcomes, and drive quality improvements while collaborating across programs.

The role is full-time and exempt, offering a competitive salary with strong benefits and a focus on staff development, de-escalation, and crisis support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field with 3 years’ experience.
• Preferred: 1 year supervisory experience.
• Experience with databases; proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in development, delivery, and management of program services.
• Promote a healing-, person-centered culture.
• Hire, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, and dismissal of direct reports.

Skills

Accountability

Team Leadership

Talent Management

Diversity Perspectives

Self-Awareness

Client Focus

Trust Building

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

LifeWorks in Austin, TX seeks a Program Manager to lead the Life Skills team and oversee life skills instructors and interns delivering in-person and virtual classes for youth to foster independent living. You will train staff, monitor outcomes, and drive quality improvements while collaborating across programs.

The role is full-time and exempt, offering a competitive salary with strong benefits and a focus on staff development, de-escalation, and crisis support.