Youth Development Program Manager

Position Title: Youth Development Program Manager Department: Youth Development (YD) Reports to: Director of Youth Development About this program: Youth Development (YD): this program is fairly new, and will be embedded into UCAN's continuum. Position Objective and Summary: Ensure programmatic objectives are met for the assigned project while also providing individual and group support to youth participants in a culturally competent environment. Oversee all programmatic aspects including outreach, coaching, curriculum, instruction, group, and individual sessions. Plans Civic Engagement outings and follows grant curriculum and guidelines. Secure program resources, purchase program materials, monitor quality of data collection, perform other administrative functions and reporting. Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned cohorts. Facilitate and delegate day-to-day tasks for Senior Youth Development Coaches. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Plan, facilitate, direct, and supervise all programmatic activities. Ensure program activities are delivered in an engaging, creative, and trauma-informed environment to ensure youth engagement, skill building and retention. Develop and implement creative engagement strategies for program coaches and instructors to retain youth participants throughout the program. Oversee outreach activities to secure meeting enrollment deadlines in a timely manner. Oversee, supervise, and ensure the quality of data collection and entry. Oversee and supervise staff and provide support, guidance, training, and seek professional development opportunities. Ensure staff are adequately trained in service components, service delivery approach, youth life skills development, the agency’s trauma-informed philosophy, file, and records compliance. Manage youth work hours and youth time sheets; ensure that youth employees are paid in a timely manner. Apply performance measurement tools on programmatic components and ensure compliance with funder mandates. Build strong, positive relationships with youth participants and facilitate team building between participants. Attend mandatory training and meetings. Respond timely to funder requests and assign staff to participant in funder related meetings and events. Education/Job Experience/Certifications: B.A. required; may substitute with experience if a degree is expected within a year. 3-5 years working in related field/with target population. 2-3 years of supervisory experience. At UCAN, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, as it is essential to our mission of serving the community. Our competitive benefits package is designed to help you and your family thrive. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the benefits we offer. Benefits You Can Choose From: Medical Dental Vision Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Accident Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Retirement Plan (401k) Tuition Reimbursement Benefits Provided at No Cost to You: Group Life and AD&D Insurance Group Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) UCAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.