County Program Manager

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in: Social work or social welfare; Marriage, family, and child counseling; Child psychology, child development; Counseling psychology, social psychology; Clinical psychology or educational psychology; Education with a counseling emphasis; or Equivalent master's degree in human services or behavioral science degree as determined by the licensing agency.
• Three years of full-time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services required.
• A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.
• 2-4 years managerial experience required
• Direct Service Experience – at least 5 years’ experience working with underserved and disadvantaged youth, preferably current and former foster youth.
• Knowledge of which local community referral resources will best meet the needs of youth in the My First-Place program.
• People, Project and Program Management Skills - Exemplary people management skills, and effective team leadership skills. Cross-functional collaborative capacity.
• Field knowledge - Understanding of social service systems, with particular emphasis on the foster care system and services for young adults and young parents.
• Leadership – Flexible, energetic, and outcomes-oriented self-starter who brings a creative approach to solving problems.
• Strong communication Skills – Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose reports and correspondence, and present proven data in a clear and inspiring manner.
• Computer Skills – Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook. Experienced with database systems
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or social welfare; Marriage, family, and child counseling; Child psychology, child development; Counseling psychology, social psychology; Clinical psychology or educational psychology; Education with a counseling emphasis; Equivalent master's degree in human services or behavioral science degree as determined by the licensing agency
• Five or more years of relevant experience in youth services (preferably foster youth)
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience managing programs with housing, employment, and education components
• Data-driven program management and outcome measurement
• Trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing training or exposure
• Budget and grant management experience
• Relationship building with community partners and county agencies
• Ability to supervise master’s-level staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant database systems
• Ability to travel occasionally and accommodate evening/weekend work
• Knowledge of local foster youth services landscape and referral resources
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strategic planning and program development experience
• Quality improvement and compliance mindset
• Client-centered and culturally competent service delivery
• Experience with My First Place or similar transition-age programs
• Experience supervising clinical staff and licensure track support
• Experience in housing stability initiatives for youth
• Experience coordinating intake/referral processes to optimize census
• Knowledge of trauma-informed supervision practices
• A track record of improving program outcomes and youth retention
• Experience working within nonprofit or government-linked youth services organizations
• Management of program operations and cross-functional collaboration

Additional Requirements

• We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.
• Local candidates preferred.