Day Service Program Manager

Join our crew and help shape the future? 

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Program Manager to lead our dynamic College Plus program—supporting adults in achieving their educational, vocational, and independent living goals. 

In this rewarding role, you’ll mentor students, foster essential life skills, and inspire a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centered support. You’ll be a key leader in driving success, inclusion, and empowerment through higher education and community engagement. 

As Program Manager, you’ll also be responsible for coaching, training, caseload management, and mentoring Program Specialists, ensuring alignment with Mains’l’s mission, vision, and values. By partnering with individuals, teams, and stakeholders, you’ll make a lasting impact—helping people live with meaning and purpose. 
 

This position is full-time/ 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday.  

Pay: $21.00, $22.00 after 6 months and completion of training 

Located: Chico, CA  
 

Position requirements:  

• Directly manage a caseload of approximately 30 supported individuals and Program Specialists.  

• Ability to guide/develop individuals to their fullest potential to offer the best possible service to those supported.  

• Complete assessments and evaluations to support individuals in their personal goals  

• Engage in community outreach to develop professional relationships for collaborative work in the community, creating inclusive opportunities  

• Invest in the ongoing growth and development of staff  

• Engages regularly in leadership development trainings  

• Train, coach, and mentor employees using Mains’l mission, vision, tools, and other resources. 

• Collaborate with delegates from underserved communities to work past barriers to access and participate in employment opportunities. 

• Support for helping students navigate Chico State and Butte College campuses and become familiar with different departments and services. 

• Support for breaking down homework assignments into clear steps and helping students stay organized. 

• Assist students in finding appropriate tutors. 

• Help students learn how to live independently. 

• Support the students by utilizing community resources. 

• Must have own vehicle with valid driver's license and current auto insurance. 

Additional skills required:  

• Ability to supervise and lead others  

• Ability to utilize person-centered thinking skills and tools to identify strengths and areas that need attention and/or development 

• Ability to collaborate professionally and perform community outreach  

• Exceptional oral and written communication  

• Critical and problem-solving skills  

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision  

• Ability to prioritize tasks 

• Basic technology skills: Zoom, Microsoft Office  

Benefits: 

Mains’l offers full benefits to Full-time staff including paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, health, dental, life and vision insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, parental leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement). 

Pay Scale:  

Starting Rate: $21.00 ($22.00 after completion of training)   

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.