Overcomer Central (OC) Program Manager
As Immerse Arkansas expands in Central Arkansas, we are looking for an OC Program Manager to ensure the Immerse Arkansas Overcomer Central program provides youth in crisis the immediate supports they need, meeting youth where they are, building and maintaining trust, and in turn creating opportunities that promote development, growth, healing, hope, belonging and purpose.
What is the oc?
Our youth center, The OC, is a safe, welcoming space where youth from crisis can come and get help. When someone walks through the door, they can easily access healthy meals, showers, laundry, and other supports designed to meet their immediate needs.
Overcoming a crisis doesn’t happen in an instant, which is why The OC is the hub for all of our operations and programming. After meeting the immediate needs of our youth, we start building a community around them to inspire growth.
role DEscription
Reporting to the Program Director, the OC Program Manager will drive and support:
Program Management - Provide oversight and coordination for the comprehensive, purposeful, and safe operation of the OC, creating a place where youth feel welcome, find support, and experience healing.
Staff Supervision - Supervise and direct the OC staff and volunteers, promoting excellence in care and support to youth in crisis.
Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 4+ years experience working with youth from crisis (in or aging out of foster care, adopted, homeless, trafficking victims, etc.), 2+ years people leading experience.
Additional Requirements:
Familiarity with Little Rock area resources preferred.
Understanding of normal adolescent development.
Has a strong desire to walk with youth ages 14-24 no matter what they are going through.
Strong understanding of human development, trauma, and the process of healing for those with trauma and/or be committed to deepening understanding.
Comfortable interacting with youth in informal settings.
Proficiency in using CRM systems, database management, and various communication platforms.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency
Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be able to travel within the assigned region.
Must maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications determined by the program.
Must successfully complete the required background checks.
Adherence to an ethical code as it relates to the particular professional field.
Complete at least 30 hours of training annually, relevant to the position.
Must be willing to work onsite as this is not a remote position.
Overview
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Little Rock
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24. The OC Program Manager is a full-time, salaried on-site position.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “OC Program Manager” as the subject line of the email. For more information and a complete job description, you can visit www.immersearkansas.org/careers.