Associate Program Director-Teens & Young Adults
Posted 2025-04-06Job Title: Associate Program Director-Teens & Young Adults
Department: Teens & Young Adult Services (TYAS...
Reports to: Senior Director of Youth Programs
FLSA Status/Hours: Exempt
Direct Reports:
PREP Senior Manager (Professional Readiness and Employment Program)
Higher Education Program Senior Manager
Mentoring Coordinator
Mentoring Assistant
Classification: Essential A
A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Programs, the Associate Director of Programs takes charge of cultivating innovative, individualized services and programming for teen and young adult members at this critical stage of development. In collaboration with the TYAS staff and APCH Programs, they will coordinate the network of services and support to ensure all teen and young adult members transition into adulthood with clear goals and a set post-secondary pathway. The AD will have complete budgetary oversight and will be the direct line of communication between senior management and program staff. The AD will be responsible for managing staffing needs and performance evaluations. The AD is an energetic organizer, competent administrator, and creative program planner committed to inspiring our populationÂs capacity towards self-reliance, positive, non-prejudicial and nonviolent interaction with peers, teachers, and adults, and to make a positive difference at APCH, in their communities and in the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
TYAS Staff Management
 Recruit, screen, train, and supervise TYAS department staff
 Conduct 1:1 meetings, department meetings, quarterly evaluations, and monitor goal progress for TYAS Program Managers and other direct reports
 Model professionalism, while creating a culture of transparency, open communication and accountability
TYAS Program Management
 Manage on-going programs and develop new initiatives and opportunities in alignment with the mission, strategic plan and Logic Model for APCH (Including but not limited to: College Readiness, Higher Education Scholarships, Professional Readiness and Employment Programs (Career exploration, job readiness, internship, externships, job shadowing, etc.), Youth Mentoring and Life Skills Development (Peer Groups, Financial Literacy, Community Action (Civics Education including Community Engagement and Volunteerism, ie,Service Projects), Cultural and Educational field trips and Social and Recreational activities)
 Provide oversight of all TYAS programs curriculum and align programming with the long term outcomes of the APCH Logic Model
 Facilitate the implementation of new program initiatives including: Speaker Series, Community Service activities, International Exchange programs, Workshop series, and Parent involvement projects
 Organize and plan department schedules (calendar) in conjunction with APCH Programs & events; schedule on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
 Develop a Âbridge-out process for members to transition out of APCH
 Connect with parents of students to discuss progress, concerns, and keep them informed as needed
 Collaborate with APCH Counseling and Education Services departments to monitor and refer members who may need additional academic support and/or counseling
 Evaluate and maintain student progress in social, academic, and life skills development
 Facilitate and manage teen involvement in agency programs and special event activities
 Recruit teens for participation in Teen Programs
Opportunity Youth Initiative
 Collaborate with the IMPACT Program to encourage opportunity youth ages 14-22 years old to participate in TYAS programming, including classes, field trips, events, etc.
 Interact and share resources with all APCH departments and the RISE High school at APCH program on campus and other LAUSD high schools in the community
Financial Oversight
 Create and manage department budget in collaboration with the Senior Director of Programs
 In collaboration with Development and Accounting departments and program managers, provide oversight of all grant expenditures to ensure alignment with grant restrictions and manage spending timeline
 Audit all budget trackers to ensure all spending is accurately captured and charged to the correct funding source
Partner Stewardship
 Collaborate with community-at-large to develop relationships and partnerships with other organizations
 Identify strategic partner organizations to supplement programs and services offered to teen and young adult members
 Support and steward partnership with educational partner to ensure partnership goals and member engagement benchmarks are met
Data Tracking & Reporting
 Conduct student evaluations and track progress/effectiveness of all program components
 Create/Coordinate and maintain the official APCH Alumnae Program for APCH graduates
 Create documentation, reports and information as necessary
 Submit reports for grant updates, board report, and metrics to Senior Director of Programs
Programs & Services Oversight
 Adhere to and promote REACH values in accordance with APCH member behavioral policies
 Be an APCH ambassador at all times with staff, members and guests.
 Collaborate with APCH Associates Directors (ADs) to develop cross program collaboration opportunities for TEEN members.
 Assist APCH team in enhancing and enforcing overall APCH policies and procedures
 Attend all required meetings
 Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Associate Director-Teens & Young Adults position will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards, is high energy by nature, and enjoys partnering with others to achieve successful outcomes. To be successful in this role the Associate Director-Teens & Young Adults candidate will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency: integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development and compassion. As an Associate Director, the candidate will also be expected to excel in the five management competencies of: motivating others, communication, managing systems, leadership, work quality and innovation. The candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development. Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.
Technical and Performance Skills
 Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
 Professionalism
 Customer Service
 Time Management
 Flexibility
 Mission-Driven
 Dedicated to excellence
 Detail-Oriented
 Strong Organizational Skills
 Microsoft Office/Google Suite Skills
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Education/Training/Experience
 B.A. Degree in Social Services or similar field
 Minimum 3-5 years experience working with youth (ages 14  22)
 3 years experience managing department staff in management roles
Physical and Mental Demands
 Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
 Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
 Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
 Able to communicate and convey accurate information
A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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