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Aspiranet · 2 days ago

Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager I

Salinas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $82K/yr

3+ years exp

Aspiranet is a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families. They are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Program Manager I to oversee operational, fiscal, and programmatic aspects of their Behavioral Health division, ensuring quality services and compliance with agency standards.

Child CareChildrenNon Profit

Responsibilities

Maintains operational, fiscal and programmatic oversight of one or more identified core programs

Works with staff, community agencies, and other entities to provide quality services

Drafting budgets and strategic plans with guidance from the CPD III

Managing financial reports and staying within budget

Handling administrative tasks like time-sheets, mileage, and expense submissions

Engaging through regular supervision, team meetings, and special events

Ensuring the program meets high standards—operationally, contractually, and in terms of safety

Guiding service delivery and acting as a liaison between clients, staff, funders, and community partners

Providing direct support or on-call coverage when needed

Leading trainings that build confidence and clarity

Implementing best practices and tracking outcomes

Helping the team stay informed and compliant with agency and funder requirements

Documenting incidents and concerns properly

Ensuring all service documentation is submitted accurately and on time

Representing the agency with integrity and upholding its ethical standards

Recruiting, hiring, orienting, supervising, and evaluating program staff under the direction of the CPD III

Conducting regular individual supervision sessions

Providing support and intervention when needed

Completing performance management actions—including terminations—in consultation with the CPD III

Preparing and conducting timely employee evaluations

Assisting with the recruitment, on-boarding, training, matching, and supervision of volunteers

Fostering a collaborative and compliant team environment that supports the agency’s mission and values

Qualification

Management experienceBehavioral health experienceMaster's DegreeCompliance knowledgeCultural awarenessSupervision skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Master's Degree in a related field and a minimum of one year prior management experience

A minimum of two years experience working in a related field/setting (community based, social services, behavioral health, school based or residential setting)

Meets all state-required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility (Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL, and clean driving record)

Meets all compliance requirements of federal, state, and county regulations through periodic sanction checks