Program Manager: Asian Pride Youth Program, Massachusetts Asian & Pacific Islanders for Health, Boston, MA

Program Manager: Asian Pride Youth Program

Posted on: May 29, 2013
Posted by: Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders for Health

DESCRIPTION

MAP for Health is a community-based, nonprofit organization that works to improve healthcare access, disease prevention and service delivery for the API community in Massachusetts. Asian Pride (AP) is a youth development program that provides services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. The program serves as an open, safe space for youth ages 16-24 to explore their cultural identities and sexual orientation while building community and leadership skills.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager plays a central role in the management, development and coordination of the Asian Pride Youth Program. S/he has an abundance of energy and is fearless in outreach efforts. The Program Manager is not afraid of failure and is constantly searching for areas of improvement. S/he also must enjoy working with youth and acting as a mentor and role model to our young peer leaders and clients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Grant/Contract Management

• Manage program budget, resource allocation and reporting requirements
• Develop and utilize program timelines/workplans to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Frequently review program activities to ensure quality, consistency and accuracy of work outcomes
• Conduct basic risk assessments and screenings
• Create and facilitate workshops, attend group meetings and trainings

Managerial

• Provide supervision, training, leadership development and guidance to peer leaders
• Lead by example, delegate work appropriately, hold peer leaders accountable and provide constructive feedback
• Foster learning opportunities for peer leaders as it relates to the organization and community

Organization-Wide

• Identify and develop new outreach opportunities while continuing to market/advocate MAP's programs and services
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, collaborators, and other community based organizations
• Participate in MAP strategic planning activities
• Event planning
• Represent MAP at various venues throughout the year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Outstanding communication skills, ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks, organized, efficient, and has effective time management skills
• Screening, counseling and assessment experience preferred, previous experience working with youth
• Discreet, uses good judgment and has excellent follow up skills
• Leadership capabilities with at least one year experience in a supervisory role
• Understanding of API and/or LGBT community as it relates to health disparities and "at risk" groups, particularly with youth
• Takes initiative and is able to work independently, but just as well in a team setting
• Must be flexible, some evening hours are required to facilitate programs/events
• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling or related field. Will accept 2 to 3 years experience in lieu of degree.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and your resume along with a salary range to josephine@maphealth.org