Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)/ matching
• Dental insurance option
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance option
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance option

Compensation Package: Yearly pay

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programs Manager oversees and strengthens our programs to raise awareness about youth mental wellness, increase access to mental health care, and help students and recent graduates pursue careers in mental health. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to take initiative, and express integrity. Experience with other community benefit organizations is a plus.

The Programs Manager supervises two part-time Program Assistants, 2-3 interns, and works closely with the Executive Director, Operations Manager, and Communications Manager at the organization to manage our five programs that serve students, families, and mental health professionals in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

This is an in-person position with work in the community at presentations, events, and providing programs. One remote day per week is available. Remote work policy is an earned benefit assessed every six months on positive performance. Our office is open from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage databases to support families and young people in accessing mental health care services.
• Manage all current Foundation programs, including Mental Health Access Assistance, Rise Above (in schools, libraries, and our summer summit), Mental Health Careers Scholarships, and the Mental Health Clinical Fellowship.
• Manage Rise Above program expansion through a current state grant, including middle schools, high schools, and young adult programs. Coordinate with local schools and facilitate sessions as needed; attend school events.
• Ensure Foundation programs are executed and communicated with diverse audiences, meeting goals, and identifying opportunities for growth and change over time based on tracked results.
• Measure and track program goals, outcomes, participant feedback, surveys, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data.
• Assist families and young people in accessing mental health resources in Lancaster County; connect with other organizations and programs that offer support to families and young people as needed. Share information about how to apply for Medical Assistance/Medicaid and Pennie marketplace coverage.
• Facilitate and/or manage partner facilitation for Rise Above programs in schools and community settings, and other program facilitation as needed. This may include leading conversations about mental health and wellness, and continuing education credit training.
• Manage the Access and Talent Pipeline program committees and Scholarship task force of volunteers to guide the implementation and strategic direction of the Foundation’s programs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community partners, local mental health organizations, and advocacy groups across Pennsylvania.
• Participate in regular local coalition and collaborative efforts to complete projects and various initiatives within Lancaster County and throughout the state as needed.
• Maintain mental health resources content to ensure accurate resources are shared.
• Write content for online audiences, including blogs, webpage content, and social media.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for other professionals and community members at conferences and events.
• Manage and maintain the programs budget and maintain relationships with all program-related vendors and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, and 3-5 years’ experience in nonprofit, community benefit organization, public health, psychology, business, education, or macro-level social work preferred.
• Relevant and transferable skills in nonprofit management, macro-level social work, psychology, public health, business, education, or related field.
• Strong project management and analytical skills, including scopes of work, creating, and managing project plans.
• Experience in grant proposal writing and management preferred.
• Technology management experience, including software systems integration and database management.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize competing demands. Strong time management skills.
• Holds self and others accountable for results.
• Take responsibility and initiates projects with an open mind for constructive feedback and learning.
• Key attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team-oriented to support staff and volunteers, actively collaborating on program management, external communications, and fundraising tasks alongside the staff team.
• Ability to constructively address and resolve conflict.
• Fluency in languages besides English is welcome.
• Curiosity and sense of humor. Optimistic and creative problem-solving skills required.
• The ideal candidate will be willing to learn, enjoy working on a variety of projects, and open to new ideas.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and a benefits package commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience.

Working hours: 40 hours per week exempt salary position with flexible but consistent hours.

• This is an in-person position based in Lancaster, PA with the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Salary Range: $60,000 – $72,000 depending on education, experience, and qualifications.
• Some required mornings, evenings, and weekends to attend events, Board of Directors, and committee meetings. Advance notice will be given.
• Health insurance coverage provided through an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA).
• Paid parking space.
• Eleven paid holidays and 10 days’ vacation, which must be taken within the year they are accrued. Vacation days accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month.
• Paid short term disability and long-term disability.
• Life insurance plan.
• Retirement plan, self-funded 401K plan, with employer matching employee contributions up to 5%.