Youth Development Program Manager

and the job listing Expires on January 31, 2026

JOB TITLE
:
Youth Development Program Manager

STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CUSTOMARY

HOURS:

M-F, 8 hours/day

HOURS/WEEK
: 40 hours

DIVISION: Marillac St. Vincent Family Services

DEPARTMENT
:
Program and Services

DIRECT SUPERVISOR
:
Senior Director of Youth Services

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES
:
Program Staff

Mission

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity – Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence – Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity – Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy – Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect – Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment – Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

• Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
• A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
• Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
• Participant/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents oneself professionally.
• Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and participants

General Summary

Provides direction and leadership for youth and teen programs that foster the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of young people. Oversee the implementation of programs and initiatives designed to ensure every participant has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Support to develop and implement strategies and processes that create a clear and concise pathway to program enrollment and outcomes metrics.

Along with the Senior Director of Youth Services, developing, planning, evaluation, organizing metrics and impact data to bring about the successful design and completion of strategic initiatives and projects. Work closely with staff, community partners, and stakeholders to create impactful youth services. The Manager will lead a team dedicated to delivering high-quality services, ensuring these programs are accessible, engaging and effective in meeting the diverse needs of the youth community.

• Manage and supervise program staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Leads self and others by demonstrating the ability to pivot and respond to unpredictable, disruptive, and ambiguous situations.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of youth services staff and volunteers, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
• Develop processes, tools, and techniques used to advance desired organizational outcomes and manage change effectively.
• Plans, develops, implements and monitors programs, goals and objectives.
• Create, implement, and report on interim and annual goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Maintain a diverse array of high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally responsive curricular and programmatic resources; ensure appropriate professional development of staff and partners to deliver these resources.
• Collaborates with Senior Director of Youth Services to develop, implement and report on quality metrics/evaluations of program services.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and other essential documents and correspondence as required by funding sources and…