INTERIM MANAGER OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Description JOB TITLE : Interim Manager of Community Programs REPORTS TO : Director of Access & Engagement SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday (9:00am-5:30pm), Some weekends LOCATION : Venice, CA STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, Exempt SALARY : $65,000-$69,999 Annually ABOUT US: Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs. SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees. SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving. ABOUT THE ROLE : The Interim Manager of Community Programs will oversee SPY’s workforce development endeavors by providing management and supervision for the Education & Employment Program, Garden Program, Social Enterprise, and SPY Squad. In partnership with the Director of Access Center and Empowerment Programs, the manager will also ensure consistent and developmentally appropriate programming and opportunities exist for youth members of SPY with special attention to youth employability and retention. WHAT YOU’LL DO: 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 Education & Employment, SPY Community Garden services, and SPY Squad Social Enterprise are delivered in a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach. Oversee and facilitate progress towards annual goals and outcomes. Manage on- and off-site partnerships with external agencies to support effective programming and referral processes. Work collaboratively across internal departments and with community partners. 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 Education & Employment, SPY Squad, SPY Community Garden, and Social Enterprise 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. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 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 social service setting, experience with youth preferred. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. BENEFITS & PERKS: Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth. EEO STATEMENT: All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Please include references in your application #J-18808-Ljbffr