Youth Drop In Center Manager - MSW or Related field bei Pathways to Housing DC

Are you ready to use your clinical skills to impact the lives of young adults in Montgomery County? Pathways to Housing DC is hiring a Program Manager for the "MoCo Reconnect" Drop-In Center. The MoCo ReConnect Drop-in Center is a unique approach in Montgomery County as the only dedicated youth space specifically centering the needs of youth ages 16-24, particularly those impacted by housing insecurity, seeking alternative opportunities to traditional education pathways, or just needing a safe space to feel heard and valued. The Drop-in center brings together, for the first time under one roof, a collaboration of agencies providing outreach, case management, education, housing assistance, and employment training. The Drop-in center provides additional services such as meals, laundry, showers, mental health supports, sexual health education, relationship building, and civic engagement.  

The Youth Programs Manager or Pathways to Housing DC in Montgomery County is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of MoCo Reconnect and Youth Outreach Employees. The Program Manager is responsible for assuring the agency the values of person centered, client choice, harm reduction and respectful concern are expressed in all aspects of team practice. The Program Manager also works closely with community stakeholders to coordinate youth service strategies and to identify youth in need of outreach support and re-engagement services.  

Pathways to Housing DC (Pathways DC) is based in Washington, DC and serves people in the District and Montgomery County, MD. We are an innovative and nationally recognized nonprofit committed to ending homelessness for individuals with complex health challenges. We believe housing is healthcare and that housing is a basic human right. Pathways provides an array of services including housing, street outreach, case management, drop-in services, and behavioral health support. Our model is based on client choice and the idea that the people we serve are the architects of their recovery! 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure MoCo Reconnect is youth programming is robust and encompasses the input and needs of the youth utilizing the center. This will include but is not limited to life skills, workforce development, LBGTQ+ programming, mental health, wellness, and peer support.
• Work closely with Pathways Leadership, the youth themselves, and fiscal sponsors in determining staffing needs, client funds, budgetary determinations, and overall program strategy.
• Responsible for effectively modeling, managing, and de-escalating crisis situations by applying appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Train, supervise and facilitate the professional development of 4 direct reports and MSW interns
• Maintain, cultivate and establish relationships with community partners (governmental, business owners, agency partners, schools, community members, etc.) to better coordinate engagement efforts to youth ages 16-24 within Montgomery County.
• Supervise and ensure completion of all record keeping activities in a timely manner.
• Ensure contract deliverables are met and tracked in real time on various databases which include HMIS, Credible and Excel software.  
• Manage the MoCo Reconnect Drop-in Center and Youth Outreach budgets; collaborate with VP of Maryland Programs for budget creation and maintenance.
• Represent Pathways to Housing MoCo at all assigned internal and external meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications: 

• Must have a Master’s in Social Work, or equivalent, from an accredited institution. Must be licensed (LMSW, LCSW-C) or willing to be licensed as a condition of employment
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and 5 years case management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in homeless services
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to adults and youth with disabilities and other minority populations.
• STRONG knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Expertise in trauma informed care
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• A driver’s license is required.

Benefits:  

• Free clinical supervision towards LICSW/LPC licensure
• CEUs for clinical licensure via online learning platform
• 15 days of vacation to start plus 10 paid holidays
• Paid Sick/Wellness leave
• Health Insurance (singles, partner, and family coverage offered), including an employer sponsored HSA account to offset the cost of copays and healthcare services
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer paid LTD Pathways' paid life insurance 403b Match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Many additional employee paid services such as legal coverage, Short Term Disability, and pre-tax commuter benefits