Interim Manager of Community Programs

$65,000 - $69,999/Yr

Safe Place For Youth - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

51-100 employees

About the position

The Interim Manager of Community Programs at Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is responsible for overseeing various workforce development initiatives aimed at supporting youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. This role involves managing programs such as the Education & Employment Program, Community Garden Program, Social Enterprise, and SPY Squad, ensuring that all services are delivered in a trauma-informed and strengths-based manner. The manager will collaborate with internal departments and external partners to enhance program effectiveness and advocate for youth needs within the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee growth and development of the Education & Employment program, Community Garden program, Social Enterprise, and SPY Squad.
• Provide trauma and resiliency informed leadership and weekly supervision for staff members.
• Ensure that all services are delivered in a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach.
• Manage on- and off-site partnerships with external agencies to support effective programming and referral processes.
• Advocate by attending external community meetings with government agencies and community groups.
• Develop strategic partnerships to support program goals.
• Oversee development and structure of education and life skill programming specific to job readiness and preparation.
• Market, develop, outreach and cultivate job and/or internship partnership opportunities.
• Manage Education & Employment budget and contracts.
• Manage Community Garden budget and contracts.
• Manage Spy Squad budget, youth payment, and contracts.
• Manage Social Enterprise budget and contracts.
• Oversee data collection through Civicore and HMIS across various programs.
• Prepare monthly reports, funding reports, and other program administrative duties.
• Support with grant writing, as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings, team meetings and other community meetings, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support the organization's missions and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, or any related field is preferred.
• 2-5 years experience in a social service setting, working with homeless or at-risk youth is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an education or employment services environment.
• 2+ years experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed and harm-reduction service models.
• Cultural humility and responsiveness.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including word processing, database operation, spreadsheets and other software systems.
• Ability to coordinate and/or oversee the successful completion of projects.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including organizational, detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work and develop relationships with individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, and sexual orientation in a multicultural environment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid California driver's license and proof of current insurance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 403(b) with agency contribution
• Vacation/sick time
• Weekly meditation/mindfulness
• Professional development opportunities tailored to individual career growth