Deputy Director

The mission of Centinela Youth Services, Inc. (CYS) is to strengthen families and communities and help build successful students and productive adults, leveraging the principles of restorative justice to empower peaceful conflict resolution. We are committed to ending the institutionalized practices in schools and justice systems that are primarily responsible for maintaining the school-to-prison pipeline, and disproportionately impact youth of color. CYS operates a variety of innovative programs that are proven to increase student performance; reduce school dropout rates, youth violence and crime and ultimately help preserve families. CYS is leading innovation that is transforming youth justice in LA and the state, with a commitment to both youth development and healing for those impacted by youth crime, while generating systemic change to end the school to prison pipeline. CYS is also providing leadership to critical juvenile justice reform in LA County, and as a result is growing rapidly.

CYS is seeking an expert in people development with a track record in leading successful teams, to lead and support our caring team of case managers, policy change makers and operations/administrative staff to maximize agency impact and employee satisfaction.

•Serve as the internal, day-to-day leader of the organization, exemplifying CYS’ core values.

•Collaborate with the Executive Director on strategic planning, coordination, and management of CYS programs and projects.

•Utilize data systems to analyze the performance of all programs and projects.

•Serve on the CYS management team and provide leadership to promote successful communication, team cohesion, and well-being among all CYS team members.

•Work with all members of CYS leadership, including the Board, to ensure coordination for strategic planning and sustainability.

•Provide clinical expertise and leadership that (a) supports the professional development of CYS clinical staff and (b) facilitates the solution of problems related to clients’ complex (and always-evolving) needs.

•Provide intellectual leadership to agency-wide strategies based on research in the fields of Youth Diversion, Restorative Justice, trauma, and the juvenile justice system.

•Ensure achievement of grant goals, reporting requirements and renewal applications for an estimated 15-20 grants.

•Equip and empower the CYS team so as to advance the organization’s advocacy strategies dedicated to meeting equity objectives.

•Ensure the implementation of high-quality human resources policies, including the use of performance improvement plans, coaching, mentoring, and training.

•Other duties as assigned.

•Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, psychology, social work, or a related field.

•Preferred: Graduate degree in nonprofit management, psychology, social work, or a related field.

•A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar management role, or the equivalent combination of education/experience.

•Passion for adolescent development, Restorative Justice, juvenile justice diversion and criminal justice reform.

•Outstanding management skills, including the ability to implement best practices in service of staff engagement and high-quality outcomes.

•Experience in directing clinical teams whose members possess a variety of skills sets and experiences.

•Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.

•Strong advocacy and diplomacy skills and an ability to understand different perspectives and find common ground.

•Demonstrated critical thinking skills and proven track record of successfully creating and implementing partnerships.

•Strong experience in staff supervision, including workload distribution and building excellent teams.

•Expertise in negotiating and reviewing contracts.

•Project management experience and ability to use data/software tools to manage and monitor workflow.

•Ability to travel between and work from various L.A. County area locations

•Must have reliable transportation; valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance when/if applicable.

•Must be able to pass background clearances.