Lane County Program Manager

Youth Era is an Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to creating positive, lasting change for young people and the systems that support them. We provide peer-based services and programs that empower young people, strengthen communities, and help create systems that better meet the needs of youth and young adults.

Our work is rooted in connection, lived experience, and the belief that young people deserve to have a meaningful voice in the services and systems that impact their lives. Through collaboration with young people, staff, community partners, and organizations, Youth Era reaches thousands of individuals each year.

• We offer 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision group health insurance.
• Take advantage of our 403b retirement plan.
• Access our employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off plan.

Are you interested in using your lived experience to support young people navigating mental health and life challenges? We’re looking for people with firsthand experience in areas such as mental health, addiction and recovery, juvenile justice, Oregon Youth Authority, foster care, education, or LGBTQ+ communities who want to use their experience to connect with and support others.

We do require applicants to provide a cover letter as it allows them to showcase their personality, passion, and specific qualifications for the position they are applying for.

Research shows that women and BIPOC candidates may be less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and consider equivalent combinations of skills, education, and experience.

Position Title: Program Manager

Offered Benefits: Employer Covered Medical, Vision, and Dental

Work Schedule: 40 hrs/wk (1.0 FTE)

Reporting to the Drop-In Services Director, the Program Manager is responsible for leading, supporting, motivating, and inspiring an energetic team of staff. This position supervises staff that provide community-based services in their assigned area or region. As a supervisor, the program manager is required to assign duties, schedule meetings, provide coaching, and discipline employees as needed. Furthermore, the Program Manager is tasked with maintaining communication with youth participants and their families, as well as networking and building relationships with community partners and professionals.

Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month employment commitment.

• Sharing lived experience to provide peer support to young adult participants and helping them navigate the system(s) they participate in (mental health, addiction/recovery, incarceration/juvenile justice, Oregon Youth Authority, foster care, education, LGBTQ+, etc.);
• Organizing and executing additional meetings or communication regarding support, resources, and crisis intervention as may apply;
• Meeting with youth and their families during the enrollment phase to review expectations and address questions;
• Acting as a partner and an intermediary between formal mental health staff and peers by providing/advocating for recovery-based services, assisting young people in receiving services that suit their recovery, meeting with providers to improve relations, and role modeling effective problem-solving skills;
• Managing and facilitating youth groups, which may include the creation of weekly curriculum topics, coordination of guest speakers, leading youth activities, and provision of transportation to youth participants;
• Documenting and reporting cases of abuse or neglect to the Oregon Department of Human Services;
• Collecting paperwork and complying with confidentiality procedures, tracking attendance of youth and volunteers, and inputting data into data tracking software;
• Organizing and executing weekly staff meetings, providing supervision to team regularly, and reporting to and communicating with supervisor;
• Attending weekly staff meetings, reporting to and communicating with supervisor;
• Traveling to attend one-on-ones, community meetings, and when…