Compeer Program Manager

SOUTHERN TIER ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIVING INC.

STEL Inc. is the Chautauqua - Allegheny regions leading and largest mental health residential rehabilitation and support provider. We seek caring empatheticand energeticpeople to join our team of professionals to support our mission assisting people in recovery from mental illness. Competitive salary and excellent full time benefits package including medical dental vision Sec.125 plan retirement plan employee assistance plan and more.

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Role : Compeer Volunteering Program Director

Program Type : Non-Clinical Mental Health Support / Volunteer Mentoring

Term : Full-time / permanent

Location : Onsite in Jamestown NY

Work Schedule : Mon-Friday 9-5pm

Compensation : Starting at$23 / hr

Benefits : We offer paid-time off paid holidays affordable medical / dental / vision 403b retirement plan Company paid life insurance profit sharing plan and much more!

Position Summary

The Compeer Program Manager is responsible for the leadership coordination and implementation of the Compeer program a non-clinical mental wellness initiative that promotes positive mental health through meaningful friendships.

The Compeer Program Manager oversees all aspects of service delivery volunteer engagement participant support community partnerships and program administration. Compeer provides activities and events as well as one-to-one volunteer mentoring for youth and adults experiencing mental health challenges. This position plays a vital role in reducing isolation increasing social connection and supporting recovery through the healing power of friendship.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Direct Service

Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Compeer program.

Conduct participant intake screening orientation and ongoing check-ins.

Assess participant interests strengths and social needs to support appropriate volunteer matches.

Monitor mentoring relationships and provide guidance support and problem-solving as needed.

Address concerns boundary issues or challenges in matches in a timely and supportive manner.

Facilitate or coordinate small group activities and social events.

Volunteer Recruitment Training & Support

Lead all volunteer recruitment efforts through outreach presentations and community networking.

Screen interview orient and match volunteers with participants.

Provide initial and ongoing training on mental health awareness communication boundaries and the Compeer model.

Maintain regular contact with volunteers to offer support supervision and encourageme nt.

Community Outreach & Partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with mental health providers schools veterans services senior services and other referral sources.

Conduct outreach presentations and attend community meetings and coalitions.

Increase awareness of the program to grow referrals and volunteer involvement.

Support fundraising including annual golf tournament and public awareness efforts.

Administration Data & Compliance

Maintain all program records progress notes and documentation.

Track program data outcomes and participation metrics.

Prepare reports for funders leadership and stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with agency policies confidentiality standards and funder requirements.

Contribute to budgeting and program planning.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in social work psychology human services nonprofit management or a related field required.

Masters degree preferred.

Experience

3 years of experience in human services mental health support volunteer coordination or community-based programming.

Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges in a non-clinical or supportive role preferred.

Experience working independently and managing multiple responsibilities strongly preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of recovery-oriented strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.

Ability to build trusting relationships with participants volunteers and community partners.

Comfort working independently with strong initiative and self-direction.

Skilled in volunteer engagement training and support.

Excellent organizational documentation and time-management skills.

Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Proficiency with data tracking systems and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

Work Environment & Requirements

Combination of office community-based meetings and occasional evening / weekend events.

Reliable transportation for outreach and community engagement.

Background checks required due to work with vulnerable populations.

Please apply at email resumes to : and indicate the Job title and location in the Subject line.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

STEL Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE.) STEL Inc. complies with all applicable requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VII as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Title I; New York State Human Rights Law; and all other applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

STEL Inc. recruits hires trains transfers promotes discharges compensates and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race color religion age sex national origin / ancestry or disability unrelated to an individuals ability to perform the job.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1