Youth Build Program Manager

Description

The YouthBuild Program Manager is responsible for operational oversight of the YouthBuild program, which provides education, workforce development and leadership training for youth age 16-24. The Program Manager will work to develop, launch and manage the day-to-day activities of the program in alignment with the national YouthBuild model, including counseling and case management, pursuit of GED and other educational activities, training and hands-on experience in construction trades, and job placement.

The Program Manager works collaboratively with community partners, employers, educational institutions, and internal staff to achieve grant outcomes, maintain compliance with YouthBuild/Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and foster a positive, trauma-informed environment that empowers opportunity youth to achieve educational, employment, and personal success.

Program Development

Work as part of a 5-person team to develop and launch a YouthBuild program at JVS:

• Participate in the New Grantee Orientation and training activities offered by YouthBuild, including training in Washington DC in September 2026
• Develop program policies, forms and plans to launch participant enrollment in November 2026
• Identify and customize training materials for program staff

Program Operations

• Direct the daily operations of the YouthBuild program, including supporting staff and participants through the program lifecycle.
• Develop recruitment strategy, conduct/direct outreach, and manage enrollment process.
• Ensure effective coordination of all program components including counseling, case management and workforce readiness; education and high school equivalency attainment; occupational skills training and hands on experience; leadership development and civic engagement.
• Facilitate participant progress by supporting other staff members and working directly with participants as needed.

Supervision

• Supervise program staff and provide coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Collaboration

• Identify and develop relationships with key partners including education and training providers, community-based organizations and employers
• Serve as the main point of contact for project partners, facilitating student access and managing data and compliance needs
• Represent the YouthBuild program at community meetings, conferences, networking events, and public presentations
• Ensure internal and external relationships are in place to address participant case management needs.
• Continuously develop opportunities for job shadowing, internships, mentoring

Data and Compliance

• Make programmatic decisions that support participant success while maintaining compliance
• with grant requirements.
• Monitor program performance indicators and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Maintain accurate and complete client files 
• Provide data for narrative, statistical and performance reports
• Participate in monitoring visits, audits and compliance reviews and implement any recommendations

Fiscal and Administrative Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with finance staff to ensure fiscal compliance:
• Assist in managing program budgets and grant expenditures.
• Maintain required documentation supporting grant match and reporting requirements.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in social work, counseling, education or related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in youth services, workforce development, education, or human service programs.
• Experience supervising staff and/or working with federal grants preferred
• Experience working with young adults facing barriers to employment and education and/or refugees, immigrants, and low English proficiency individuals is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance

Skills Needed:

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, positive youth development, motivational interviewing, and case management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong relationship-building and partnership development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 pm, with possible evening events
• Occasional travel to community events or other business locations in personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Much of the work is typically performed in an interior temperature-controlled office work environment.
• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.