Assistant Director of Adolescent Programs

Job Description

Job Description

???? Assistant Director of Adolescent Programs

Location: Hybrid (Philadelphia, PA) | Department: Community Health / Youth Services
Reports To: Director of Nursing and Integrated Services
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

About Us

We are a queer-led Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC-LAL) committed to advancing health equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities. Our integrated model brings together medical, behavioral health, and community-based services to ensure all people—especially those most marginalized—receive affirming, trauma-informed care.

We’re expanding our adolescent health and wellness initiatives and seeking a passionate, strategic, and community-rooted leader to join our team.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Adolescent Programs plays a vital role in designing, implementing, and managing health and wellness programs for LGBTQ+ youth—particularly Black, Indigenous, and youth of color ages 12–24.

This position blends program management, youth advocacy, and community partnership work to create affirming, holistic, and inclusive environments where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Management

• Design and oversee youth health and wellness programs focused on primary care, sexual health, and behavioral health.
• Ensure alignment with our mission, values, and FQHC-LAL standards of care.
• Manage budgets, program goals, and evaluation metrics.
• Facilitate youth support groups, workshops, and community events.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, shelters, LGBTQ+ organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, integrated youth services.

Supervision & Collaboration

• Supervise interns, volunteers, and program staff.
• Work closely with Education, Behavioral Health, Community Engagement, and Medical teams to support adolescent-centered care.
• Advocate for youth voices within interdisciplinary care teams.

Data, Evaluation & Compliance

• Track program outcomes and prepare internal and external reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with billing and development teams to sustain and expand programming.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of program management experience , ideally with youth and/or LGBTQ+ populations.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience .
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, EHR systems).

Preferred

• Registered Nurse or Master’s in Public Health, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience in a FQHC or community health setting.
• Lived experience as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, or as someone with foster care or justice involvement.
• Bilingual (Spanish, ASL, or other relevant languages).

Working Conditions

• Flexible schedule with occasional evenings/weekends for events.
• Local travel to outreach sites, schools, or partner organizations.
• Hybrid or remote work options available.

Our Commitment to Equity

As a queer-led organization , we are rooted in health justice and intentionally center the leadership and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people—especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color .
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with identities and experiences that reflect the communities we serve.