Program Manager - Independent Living

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Wage: $72,000 - $82,000 Salary Scheduled Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm Benefits • Medical/Dental • FSA • 403(b) Retirement • Additional Voluntary Benefits • Paid Holidays • Vacation/Sick Leave • Education Assistance Program • Employee Assistance Program • Longevity awards Position Summary: The Youth and Young Adult Services (YYAS) Independent Living Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the Independent Living Skills, & SETuP Educational Services and related services for Foster Youth aging out of care in Central and Eastern Washington.
Duties will include comprehensive understanding of the contracts and networking with Department of Children Youth and Family, statewide, Region 1 & 2 and Washington State Achievement Council (WSAC) and other service providers, agencies, as well as ensuring quality of service to program youth.
Continued development of these programs as new funding opportunities become available.
Will be responsible for providing weekly case management supervision to case management staff located in Spokane, Wenatchee, Richland, and Yakima Washington, virtually and in person.
The Independent Living Manager will be able to build rapport and trust with staff in remote locations virtually and in person and participate in administrative activities to support the program and service delivery under the supervision of the Youth and Young Adult Services Program Director.
Responsibilities: Maintain the mission of Catholic Charities at the forefront of all program development and implementation.
Demonstrate passion and vision for work with youth and young adults who have experienced Foster Care and Active Homelessness.
Provide leadership to existing programs, establish new program activities, and expand programs in Central and Eastern Washington in accordance with Youth and Young Adult Services and Catholic Charities strategic plans related to area of focus.
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise assigned staff in Yakima, Richland, Wenatchee & Spokane Washington.
Provide development and leadership both in person and virtually.
Ensure high quality programs and services through innovative program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
Ability to coach and provide support to staff through complex participant needs including de-escalation and crisis response/management as needed.
Ensure all program services and administrative guidelines are met per contract requirements.
Compile program statistics and provide data and reports as required.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program(s).
Continuous monitoring and ensuring of deliverables on a monthly basis to support appropriate billing & program revenue.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as required by contracts.
Maintain maximum capacity of participants in SETuP & Independent Living Programs Network and Collaborate with DCYF, WSAC, Nak Nu Wesha and Spokane Tribe of Indians both at a statewide and local level.
Support the staff in developing local community networks to support participants and program.
Attend local, regional, and state meetings as required.
Monitor expenditures according to budget and contract guidelines.
Ensure services are centered in Diversity Equity and Inclusion, & LGBTQIA+ and staff have related continuing education.
Understands and has provided youth centered case management/service.
Understands Adultism and how to promote youth and young adult voice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position.
Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements: This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering, and performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement.
These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.
Travel Requirements: This position requires regular travel in an agency provided vehicle including up to 75% of the employee's time.
Regular travel between teams located in Richland, Yakima, Wenatchee & Spokane to support both in person and virtual staff development and supervision.
Non-Physical Requirements: Education Master's degree in social services or a closely related field; and One (1) years of documented experience working with children or youth.
Bachelor's degree in social services or a closely related field; Two (2) years of documented experience working with children or youth.
Associate's degree; Three (3) years of documented experience working with children or youth.
High school diploma or equivalent credential; Five (5) years of documented experience working with children or youth.
Experience Required, 2 - 3 years’ experience supervising staff working directly with children or families in a community service organization.
Preferred, adolescent & young adult specific experience; 15-25 years old.
Special Skills Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and as a team member Ability to represent the Agency in a professional manner within the community Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required Licensure, Registration, Certification Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider First Aid/CPR Certification Employment is conditional upon: Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required About Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington: Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
Though serving the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Yakima, Catholic Charities is a separate 501(c)3 charitable organization, funded in part by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions.
While rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities.
We serve all in the community, regardless of faith, race, gender, social class, or economic status.
With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually.
The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.
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