Youth Residential Program Manager — Lead & Grow Teams

Albertina Kerr; Forest Grove (OR); 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 plan (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Forest Grove, OR, seeks a dynamic Program Manager to lead its neighborhood youth group home. You will guide staff, implement core competencies and policies, and coordinate services to support each youth’s goals.

This on-site role demands strong leadership, mentoring, and crisis‑response skills, with daily staffing oversight, collaboration with families, and a focus on delivering high-quality programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years delivering attendant care in a setting regulated by Oregon DHS or OHA.
• 2+ years experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating 2+ staff.
• Verbal and written English proficiency.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Licensed driver with at least 2 years driving experience.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Crisis management

Staff training

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Albertina Kerr in Forest Grove, OR, seeks a dynamic Program Manager to lead its neighborhood youth group home. You will guide staff, implement core competencies and policies, and coordinate services to support each youth’s goals.

This on-site role demands strong leadership, mentoring, and crisis‑response skills, with daily staffing oversight, collaboration with families, and a focus on delivering high-quality programs.