Education & Employment Program Supervisor
@ SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH

Los Angeles, California, United States
$68,640
On Site
Full-time
Posted 14 hours ago

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About Safe Place for Youth

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, the agency provides trauma-informed, low barrier programs to help young people exit the streets and achieve stability.

About the Role

The Education & Employment Program Supervisor is responsible for supervising SPY Squad and leading E&E staff, programming, and youth interns. This role involves planning workshops, recruiting events, and ensuring a broad range of education and employment opportunities for SPY youth.

What You’ll Do

  • Grow and develop the Education & Employment program.
  • Ensure services are offered at all SPY locations.
  • Cultivate external partnerships and implement best practices.
  • Manage budget, payments, contracts, and data collection.
  • Provide trauma-informed leadership and supervision.
  • Coordinate youth internships and job readiness programming.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • 2-3 years of experience in education or employment services.
  • Supervisory experience and knowledge of trauma-informed models.
  • Strong computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups in a multicultural environment.
  • Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The role involves prolonged sitting, working on a computer, occasional outdoor work, and lifting up to 15-20 pounds.

Key skills/competency

Trauma-informed, supervision, program development, data collection, budgeting, partnership, recruitment, communication, computer skills, multicultural.

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How to Get Hired at SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant education and supervisory experience.
  • Research Safe Place for Youth: Understand their mission and values.
  • Emphasize trauma-informed skills: Include examples in applications.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice situational and leadership questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review database and spreadsheet tools.
Practice budget and contract management.
Familiarize with HMIS and Civicore systems.
Update computer and software skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time leading a struggling team.
Explain handling conflict in a diverse group.
Share an example of implementing trauma-informed practices.
Discuss a challenging decision and its outcome.

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