Program Manager - David's - Youth Services

OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty

OUR VISION:
All people are respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future

Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits – but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Youth Assessment Specialist.

Your main responsibilities will be ensuring compliance with grant requirements, data tracking and reports, networking and maintaining positive partnerships with community agencies and participate with community agencies. This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands‑on experience.

Saturday‑Sunday off. Schedule flexibility required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Two or more years of social services experience and a minimum of 1 year of managing or coordinating in a social service field.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be accepted.
• A preference will be given to those with shelter experience, and experience managing/coordinating programs working with vulnerable or at‑risk populations, including people experiencing homelessness or at‑risk of homelessness.
• Prior training experience in the following areas preferred but not required.

• Candidate must pass Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check and MWVCAA agency background check.
• Candidate must pass pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screens.
• Driver qualification status required for this position. Driver License, insured vehicle available for use on the job and satisfactory drive record for previous three years required.
• CRP/First Aid, Food Handler's, Mandatory Reporting, Privacy Laws, Trauma Informed Care, Suicide Intervention, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect. Training completion is required within first 30 days of hire.

• Possess intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, database software, online tools, and video conference platforms.
• Ability to read, analyze and articulate technical procedures, legally binding contracts, and governmental regulations.
• Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, early morning hours.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and empathy when communicating formally and informally with clients, staff and program partners.
• Ability to effectively de‑escalate heightened interactions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Manages the day‑to‑day operations of sheltering services.
• Provides support to staff when client interactions elevate.
• Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with law enforcement, neighbors, and city officials.
• Builds and maintains relationships with volunteers and provides training for a growing volunteer base.
• Participates in internal and external meetings, trainings, and other compliance events.
• Applies for shelter and basic needs services funding to expand service opportunities.
• Adheres to program policies in order to protect staff, client and volunteer safety.
• Demonstrates evidence of excellence in prioritization tools, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and other data‑driven protocols.
• Embraces the mission and best practice philosophies of Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, recovery, client‑centered services, and Harm Reduction strategies.
• Completes spend‑down of all grant…