The Adventure Program Manager is central to the oversight, coordination and delivery of community based Adventure Therapy/Experiential Learning programming. The program serves youth involved with the Departments of Children and Families, Developmental Services and Mental Health. Adventure Programs at LUK also provide adaptive programming for Neurodivergent youth and adults. WILLD is a community-based adventure therapy program funded by the Department of Public Health, provides intervention and treatment for Youth/Young Adults at risk for or currently involved with substance use/misuse.
The Program Manager is responsible to oversee the provision of Adventure programming in the Central Mass corridor. The Program Manager works with referral sources and the team to attend to the three domains of home, school/work (as indicated) and community to help develop and maintain a supportive web of care. The Program Manager demonstrates a commitment to the empowerment of children, families, and adolescents to realize their potential. Incorporate the agency philosophy of systemic thinking and use resources from the community and agency with awareness of social policies and concerns for clients. Facilitate the integrity of the family while ensuring the safety of all family members. The Program Manager is responsible to work with the Director and Coordinator to manage program service delivery, budget, staff training and supervision and other Division Leadership responsibilities. This is position will supervise the Program Coordinator, Case Mangers and directly oversee the program development, implementation, and data collection elements of the WILLD program. This position will work with the Director and Lead Staff to create structures for an updated Operations Manual and program accreditation including but not limited to COA. This position sits on the Extended Leadership Team as a middle manager role.
The qualified candidate will have knowledge and experience in delivering Experiential Learning and Adventure Therapy programming. The qualified candidate must demonstrate an understanding of or readiness to learn trauma informed care. This position must demonstrate an understanding of impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on family systems; substance use or addiction; mental health and trauma; cultural identity; gender identity; high risk behaviors and the impact of collateral trauma and marginalization. This position will conduct Biopsychosocial assessments in the WILLD program, and will conduct or oversee data collection in both the WILLD program and our research initiative with the University of New Hampshire. Strong relationship-building skills required. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Valid driver’s license, reliable and safe transportation required.
The qualified candidate will have a Master’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field and at last five years experience working with youth and families. Excellent communication and computer skills required. This is a full-time position located in Central Massachusetts and will include community-based travel and implementation. Work schedule must accommodate the needs of the participants and program delivery schedule. Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.
Company Description
LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness.