Program Manager, Calabrese Youth Center

Denver, CO
Full Time
Calabrese Youth Center
Manager/Supervisor

Position Title: Program Manager 

Department: Calabrese Youth Center 

Schedule: Some weekend availability is required throughout a month. Minimum of three, 12-hour shifts per week. 

Reporting Function: Director, Calabrese Youth Center 

Supervisory Functions: Residential Counselors 

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 annually, based on education and years of experience.

Job Summary:  Coordinate 24-hour residential services to children/youth served in Laradon's Calabrese Youth Center program.  Oversee Residential Counselors; interact with department director and clinical team to ensure quality of life and upward development for children/youth. 

Duties/Responsibilities
• Monitor and implement programming. 

• Report all facility maintenance issues. 

• Focus on teaching staff ways to improve in their roles. Perform supervision and accountability of staff performance ensuring they are supported and empowered to make appropriate clinical decisions. Coordinate and provide staff training and development with BCBA and mental health clinicians. 

• Ensure development and implementation of weekly activity schedules by Residential Counselors for the youth. 

• Schedule and guarantee adequate shift coverage, this includes you providing actual direct care coverage. 

• 24-hour on-call (rotating weekly) 

• Lead and Participate in staff and leadership meetings. 

• Ensure children/youth's medical and health needs are met. 

• Ensure children/youth's incident reports (PMRs and GERs) are completed in a timely manner and follow-up as necessary. 

• Establish and maintain written and verbal communication with governing agencies, families/guardians, providers and community. 

• Assist in quality assurance procedures and policy development to ensure compliance with governing agencies. • Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. 

• Represent Laradon in the community. 

• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention and counseling to children/youth, as needed. 

• Drive participants as necessary for program needs. 

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.  

• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
  • 401(k) + 4% Match
  • 11 Company Recognized Holidays (Available for Holiday Pay) and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • FAMLI Leave
  • Bilingual Pay Differential
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Onsite Employee Counseling Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
  • EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
  • Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
  • Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Safety)
  • Development, job growth, and internal training
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
  • CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

We do not offer benefits for our Part-Time staff.

Minimum Training Requirements
• All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon 

• A minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually 

• Orientation 

• First Aid/CPR 

• Medication Certification 

• Mandatory Reporting 

• Incident Reporting/MANE 

• Crisis Prevention Intervention 

• 20 hours of on-the-job training. 

Minimum Position Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field/Associate's degree and two years of experience in Human Services or related field preferred 

 • One-year management experience 

• Three years experience with Trauma Informed Care (preferred) 

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills 

• Valid driving license, good driving record, and reliable transportation 

• Be at least 21 years of age 

• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to complete training and perform physical management of child/youth as necessary, including physical restraints; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner. 

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment

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