Interim Manager of Community Programs
- Posted
- 15 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Santa Monica
- Closing date
About this organization
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, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. 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 this job
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.
Roles & responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Requirements
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
To apply
Apply to the link to be considered further: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2865590