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Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We’re searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.
About First Place for Youth, we’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth:

• Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
• Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you’ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
• Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we’re a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
• Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Manager is responsible to ensure high quality services and effective daily operations of all aspects of Transition Age Youth (TAY) Single Site Programs including Mercy and John Burton Housing and collaborative oversite of San Francisco Independent Livings Skills Program (ILSP), including Guaranteed Income Pilot (GI). These programs provide direct services to individuals ages 18-24 years old at entry experiencing homelessness, and individuals ages 16-21 years old with lived experience in the foster care system, building skills development in education, employment, healthy living, financial literacy and housing for independent living preparedness. Duties include contract, site, services and human resource management including hiring, evaluation, coaching and training. The Program Manager is responsible to ensure program outcomes, train and support in best practice implementation, cultivate external opportunities and partnerships promoting youth in reaching self-sufficiency, organize community building events, coordinate with contract partner Stakeholders and supervise direct-service case managers, coaches and support staff. The Program Manager provides leadership congruent with agency policy, values and mission, provides management reports as required, and leads projects or functions as assigned. This work is done at Mercy and John Burton Housing Single Sites, in the ILSP Center, and in the community in person. All locations offer services during the business week, with ILSP Center being open 10-6:30pm. This position is expected to be onsite at the various locations a minimum of 4 days a week, and provide supports to the team in the community as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or Social Work is a plus.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience required.
• A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging
• Prior program budget management experience is required for this role.
• Direct Service Experience – at least 4 years of experience working with underserved and disadvantaged populations, preferably transition age youth, individuals with lived experience in foster care system, homelessness or affordable housing. Related MSW or equivalent degree can count for two experience years.
• Knowledge of best practice housing and subsidy models a plus.
• Demonstrated success organizing, managing and evaluating programs, events, campaigns or productions.Computer skills
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems is a plus.

• Strong Communication skills – Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information,
• Academic/Career experience.
• Computer/Software skills.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

Benefits:

• 15 days of vacation time in the first year
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 floating holidays
• 15 paid holidays
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
• Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
• Paid baby bonding leave
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
• Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

*We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred

• Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.

Compensation details: 79488-84456 Yearly Salary
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