Interim Manager of Community Programs

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 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.

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