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$85,120.00/yr - $106,400.00/yr

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Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth, we’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth:

• Meaningful Impact : Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
• Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you’ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
• Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
• Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

POSITION SUMMARY: The ILSP Director is responsible to ensure high-quality services and effective daily operations of all aspects of the Independent Living Skills Program, Center and associated programs in San Francisco. Duties include contract, site, services, and human resource management including hiring, evaluation, coaching, and training. The Program Director is responsible to ensure program outcomes, managing external relationships, and developing and promote the reputation of First Place for Youth at all times. The Program Director provides leadership congruent with agency policy, values and mission provides management reports as required, and leads significant program committees or functions as assigned. This work is done in person at the ILSP center and in the community. The ILSP Center is open business days 10-6:30pm to provide a safe and healthy space for youth to spend time and build community. This is currently a hybrid position requiring onsite work in San Francisco, Four days per week-Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m-6:30 p.m. and can be remote on Fridays. However, it is subject to change and may require up to 5 days on site.

The Program Director ensures timely and accurate budgeting, reporting, and operations in accordance with agency policy, contracts, and budgets. Meets or exceeds program outputs and outcomes in all domains. Ensures the highest quality service and program delivery. Integrates values and regulatory (agency, local, state, and federal) compliance in all aspects of documentation and record management. Support high-quality internal collaboration to meet youth goals across agency programs.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management and Operations:

• Assumes responsibility for every aspect of the daily operations of the assigned program and staff team.
• Provides leadership and training ensuring excellence in provided services including congruence with agency and program values and design.
• Establishes mechanisms to assure the quality of the program including documentation, standards of practice, and compliance with external regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with program standards including but not limited to: intake, discharge, vacancy and forecast, contract requirements, documentation, and standards where appropriate.
• Completes routine management reports and data on program activities and outcomes as assigned.
• Provides direct services to clients as needed, typically in tandem with assigned staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Community Development:

• Acts as a liaison with the County Child Welfare Services, Probation, and other community service providers in assuring that program remains responsive to families and the community’s needs without compromising to program intent.
• Facilitates meetings as needed with other agencies and community partners.
• Works closely with Child Welfare Workers and Probation Officers to build and maintain relationships and to ensure the quality of care with youth and families served.
• Represents agency interests and advances agency reputation at all meetings with county and other stakeholders.

Supervision and Team Leadership:

• Recruits, hires, and trains staff; Provides leadership to assigned teams.
• Directly supervises staff as assigned, provides one hour of formal supervision weekly in addition to informal supervision and consultation as needed to direct staff.
• Facilitates weekly staff meetings to ensure collaboration and accuracy of intervention strategies.
• Implements all aspects of the program including leading change efforts, scheduling staff to meet program goals, providing oversight to sub-contractor efforts, and facilitating collaboration with community and county partners toward effective program services coordination and delivery.
• Co-facilitates training and outreach with program staff in the community as needed.
• Coordinates initial and ongoing training in evidence-based practices and ensures competence and compliance of staff to techniques being used.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Psychology, Social Welfare, Education, Business or related field required. Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 of years’ experience in a managerial capacity is required.
• A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.
• Direct Service Experience – Minimum 2-4 years’ experience working with underserved and disadvantaged populations, preferably transition aged youth, current or former foster youth.
• Field knowledge – Excellent understanding of community resources for transition age youth as well as awareness of other services for young adults
• People, Project and Program Management Skills – Strong people management skills, leadership abilities, budget and program oversite. Demonstrated success organizing, managing and evaluating programs, events, or contracts.
• Oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to effectively present information to top management and program staff. Professional demeanor and the ability to represent the interests of the agency with community stakeholders.
• Computer skills – Proficiency with Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experienced with data-base systems. Experience with Efforts to Outcomes database is a plus.
• Availability for some evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
• 15 days of vacation time in the first year
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 floating holidays
• 15 paid holidays
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
• Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
• Paid baby bonding leave
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
• Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

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  Director

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Non-profit Organizations and Health and Human Services

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