Job description

Bilingual Program Manager
Boulder, CO

About Us
Rise Against Suicide is a 501(c)(3) Colorado-based non-profit organization whose mission is to help youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment, enabling them to find hope and healing. Rise Against Suicide funds mental health therapy sessions for uninsured or underinsured at-risk youth struggling with suicidal ideation in the geographic areas included in Boulder
Valley School District and St. Vrain Valley School District.

Our Work Culture
Rise Against Suicide deeply values our employees as whole people. We put emphasis on self-care and compassion, offering flexibility in work-life balance. We work collaboratively with each other to build an organization that not only benefits the people we serve but also ourselves. We value lived experiences and everyone’s unique relationship to mental health and wellbeing.

The Role
The Bi-Lingual Program Manager will join Rise Against Suicide’s small but mighty team as we embark on an ambitious growth plan to dramatically increase impact and reach more youth, families, and community partners. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for maintaining our current program and creating new program opportunities. The Program Manager will support the current program impact by building and maintaining strong relationships with community members and serve as a visible ambassador, connector, and relationship-builder with diverse stakeholders. This position will serve as the main point of contact for providers, families, and young people and support the recruitment and enrollment of new referrals. Excellent project management skills, a willingness to take initiative, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are vital components of this role.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary - $50,000.00- $55,000.00
Full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position
Health and dental benefits offered
80 hours Vacation
96 hours of Sick Leave, accrued monthly
11 Paid Holidays
Hybrid in-office/telecommuting

A Typical Week Will Include :

Programming

• Work with the Executive Director to create, implement, and oversee an annual comprehensive programming plan and calendar
• Develop and maintain individual relationships with RISE stakeholders
• Provide oversight and management of programs and projects
• Prospecting, cultivating, and stewardship of new/existing community partners
• Maintenance of accurate information in RISE’s referral database
• Case management, review, processes
• Quality assurance for referrals
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, coordinate and track programming development in an accurate and timely fashion
• In collaboration with the Operations Manager, compile and submit the programming reports
• Prepare paperwork and order program materials
• Plan and develop programming in alignment with RISE’s Strategic Plan with Executive Director
• Ensure implementation of policies and practices
• Maintain program budget and track expenditures/transactions with Executive Director

Recruiting

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to recruit and maintain contracted providers

• In collaboration with the Operations Manager, maintain provider paperwork, licensure, and insurance annually

Outreach

• Creating innovative ways to reach our suicidal youth, their families, and our partners

• Manage programming communications through media relations, social media etc.

• Schedule and organize meetings/events with schools, community partners, and contracted Providers

• Work with community partners to reach out to program participants

• Present the RISE program to organizations that are interested in partnership

• Participate in activities and networking events appropriately to maximize exposure for RISE.

• Lead the Board Outreach Committee and occasionally participate in Board meetings.

• Attend RISE events and help as needed

• Join a networking group and represent RISE

General

• Performs other tasks as assigned by Executive Director

Qualities That Will Make You Successful in This Role

• You Have a Passion for Helping Suicidal Youth. You have the capacity to communicate about youth suicide and have difficult conversations daily.

• You are a Calm Communicator. You communicate calmly with empathy and sympathy.

• You are a Compassionate Listener. You listen with compassion, care, and without judgment to identify participants and their families.

• You Care about All Humans. Caring about everyone’s experience with suicide and why they need help is essential.

• You are a Master of Time Management. You are comfortable juggling multiple projects and are capable of prioritizing and re-prioritizing when necessary.

• See the Solutions. Good at solving problems with efficiency and thoughtfulness. You are willing to find a solution, adapt, then execute. You are willing to learn and ask questions when you don’t have the answers.

• Details Matter. You have a sincere desire to understand the details of every aspect of the organization and are not afraid to ask for clarity when needed. You have impeccable attention to detail and put care into all you do.

• Collaboration Inspires You. Working as a team, brainstorming, and problem-solving together motivates you. You view feedback, not as criticism but to reach a better, stronger outcome. You naturally see ways to engage people and see the importance of building community.

Requirements

To be considered, candidates must:

• 3 years of program experience with a non-profit OR have a bachelor’s degree in a human services or a related field

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally in English and Spanish

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Ability to analyze information and use sound judgment when making recommendations or solving problems

• Basic skills in computer software programs

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

• Excellent listening skills

• Lift and/or carry 30lbs

• Sit, stand, and walk for reasonable periods of time

• Excellent organizational skills

• Must have the ability to travel to the office and to out-of-office work appointments

• Knowledge in supporting families within marginalized communities

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to the posting email, along with the answers to the following questions:

• What draws you to Rise Against Suicide’s mission?
• How would you help further this mission?
• In this role, how would you reach and interact with diverse communities and/or marginalized populations?
• Are there any qualities that you possess that you think make you a good fit for this role?
• Share a brief example of a problem you’ve encountered that you had to solve, but you didn’t know the solution, and it was out of the area of your expertise.
• You can submit your answers in writing, a slideshow, or a personal video. We’re excited to learn more about you!

Rise Against Suicide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principle of diversity. As an organization, we:

• Value, champion, and embrace diversity as essential to our mission.
• Rise Against Suicide does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

• Rise Against Suicide is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Equal employment opportunity covers all phases of this policy, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, compensation, layoff, discipline, benefits termination, promotion, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Remote

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