We’re Hiring! Be Our Youth Mental Health & Wellness Program Manager!

Full-time Bilingual Position (not remote)
An Equal Opportunity Employer

El Vínculo Hispano (EVH) seeks an experienced, talented, passionate, and creative leader to serve as OLP’s Youth Mental Health & Wellness Program Manager. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) bilingual Spanish/English position based out of our Siler City office and two local high schools. 

The Program Manager will be responsible for program development, coordination, and delivery of youth-centered mental health initiatives. Our priorities are to create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for young people to share their needs, shape solutions, and access culturally responsive mental health support. The Program Manager will work in collaborating with OLP’s Program Director, Coordinators, youth leadership team, the Chatham Child Wellbeing Collaborative and others to achieve the program’s goals. This position reports to Selina Lopez, Program Director. The program’s goals are to reduce stigma, build resilience, and equip students with skills for managing their mental and emotional well-being. By elevating youth voices, the Program Manager ensures programming is responsive to current needs and builds long-term pathways to wellness.

 

Founded in 1995, El Vínculo Hispano was one of the first Latinx-led organizations established in NC to empower the growing Latinx immigrant community. EVH is a regional community based organization with offices in Siler City and Sanford. Our mission is to foster intercultural understanding and to empower Latinxs to overcome the challenges they face and make their voices heard in the community. Our service region includes Chatham, Lee, Harnett, Alamance, and Randolph counties.

 

Orgullo Latinx Pride Youth Program (OLP) was launched in 2017 based on feedback from Latinx parents and our experience working with youth. OLP is a youth centered program structured to meet the most pressing needs of Latinx youth today. OLP is a free year-round program that empowers Latinx high school students from grades 9th through 12th at two Chatham high schools. We offer individualized academic and socio-emotional support, leadership development opportunities, assist with the entire college enrollment process, and organize educational field trips. OLP’s goals are to empower Latinx youth to:

 

• Advance to the next grade level and/or graduate from high school  
• Overcome the challenges they face and become more resilient
• Pursue a higher education at a university, community college or technical school 
• Become engaged, informed, and confident community leaders and advocate for justice, equity and inclusion
• Be proud of themselves and their cultural heritage 
• Expand their horizons through educational and cultural field trips

 

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Implementation:

• Design and implement engaging, youth-centered initiatives that align with best practices and trends in youth mental health and culturally responsive programming.
• Work in partnership with the Chatham Child Wellbeing Collaborative
• Facilitate interactive workshops and small-group sessions focused on resilience, stress management, self-advocacy, and overall wellness for OLP youth.
• Ensure programming integrates evidence-based strategies and reflects the unique needs of Latinx youth and their families.
• Build trusting relationships with OLP youth and their parents
• Offer individualized support, mentorship, and referrals to appropriate mental health and community resources.

• Coordinate youth-led wellness projects and peer-to-peer initiatives that reduce stigma and build community awareness around mental health.
• Post program activities and events in our social media platforms.

 

Community & Family Partnerships

• Represent EVH in the Chatham Child Wellbeing Collaborative
• Collaborate with schools, counselors, mental health professionals, and local organizations to strengthen support systems for youth and their families.
• Host family engagement events to offer resources and skill building to support youth mental health at home.
• Organize parent workshops, discussion circles, and family engagement events to foster open communication and learning about mental health and wellness strategies.
• Coordinate access to mental health supports for youth 
• Develop partnerships with other organizations to expand access to culturally competent mental health care.

Evaluation & Reporting:

• Utilize our database, excel spreadsheets and other tools to track program data.
• Document program activities, outcomes, best practices, and success stories
• Prepare timely reports to report to funders, board of directors and other stakeholders.

 

Other responsibilities:

• Participate in fundraising efforts for OLP and EVH.
• Participate in other organizational activities and efforts as needed. 
• Assist in researching and writing grants to ensure program sustainability.

 

Requirements: 

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited 4-year institution in Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, Family Science, or related and relevant fields.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (must be able to read, write and speak)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with Latine youth and mental health
• Excellent facilitation skills and comfortable leading groups.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends (OLP youth meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 7 PM).
• Knowledgeable about and committed to social justice, racial, gender and education equity.
• Able to relate to youth and parents from varying socio-economic backgrounds, gender orientations, and immigration status.
• Team player.
• Detailed oriented and organized.
• Proficient with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
• Strong commitment to EVH’s mission & OLP program

 

Other requirements: 

• Valid NC Drivers’ License 
• COVID-19 vaccination
• Criminal background check will be conducted prior to employement
• At least 3 professional references

 

Compensation: Annual salary range of $49,900 to 54,00, commensurate with experience. Benefits include 20 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays. Eligible to enroll in BCBS health insurance plan with optional vision and dental coverage upon completion of a 3-month probationary period.

 

To apply: email bilingual cover letter and resume to selina@evhnc.org, subject line “OLP Youth Mental Health”. Position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. 

 

Interview process:

• Initial interview via Zoom with Program Director
• In-person interview with OLP Program Staff, Executive Director, and youth group members.
• 3 professional references and criminal background check are required prior to employment

 

EVH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.