Youth Empowerment and Diversion (YED) Program Manager

  • Full-time

Highlights

Key responsibilities include: leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team; overseeing youth referrals, assessments, service plans, case management, groups, and program completion; monitoring program outcomes and contract requirements; conducting case reviews and quality assurance; coordinating with schools, Probation, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, families, and community partners; overseeing program data and reporting; and supporting continuous program improvement. Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Youth Empowerment & Diversion (YED) Program Manager to lead our youth prevention, diversion, and intervention programs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time

Description

We would love to have you a part of the team!Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Youth Empowerment & Diversion (YED) Program Manager to lead our youth prevention, diversion, and intervention programs. This position reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer and provides leadership and supervision to the YED team across our Community Assessment Team (CAT), Juvenile Diversion (JD), and Alternative to Detention (ATD) services.The YED Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, clinical and operational oversight, staff supervision, quality assurance, and contract compliance of the program. This individual will help ensure that youth and families receive timely, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered services while supporting staff in delivering high-quality case management and achieving positive outcomes.Key responsibilities include: leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team; overseeing youth referrals, assessments, service plans, case management, groups, and program completion; monitoring program outcomes and contract requirements; conducting case reviews and quality assurance; coordinating with schools, Probation, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, families, and community partners; overseeing program data and reporting; and supporting continuous program improvement.We are looking for someone who has a current California LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license, or a qualifying master's degree with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration and documented progress toward licensure. Candidates must also have experience providing behavioral health services to at-risk youth and families and at least two years of progressively responsible supervisory or program-management experience.The ideal candidate is a strong leader and team player who understands trauma-informed care, positive youth development, restorative justice, crisis intervention, family-centered practice, and community-based services. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and staff coaching skills are essential. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.Work Location: LHCDC office and partner locations throughout San Diego County. This position requires flexibility to support community-based programming and may include some evenings, weekends, field response, and organizational events.If you are passionate about leading teams, strengthening families, and helping young people successfully navigate challenges and reach their goals, we would love to hear from you!Logan Heights CDC requires all employees to pass a background check. All job offers are contingent based on the results of background clearance. 

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