Program Manager - LA

The Position: The Program Manager at Young Women's Freedom Center Site is responsible for ensuringthat YWFC’s programs are consistently meeting their goals and objectives. This position providesconsistent training and learning opportunities so that staff can achieve organizational and programmaticgoals and objectives, implement programs and activities, and creates & maintains safe and pro-activespaces where cis and trans women and girls, trans men and boys and gender expansive youth* of colorthat have grown up in poverty can teach and learn from one another while simultaneously buildingcommunity. This position plays a key role in the developing and maintaining strong ties to YWFC’s youthbase in the community, building the leadership and organizing skills of all youth, developing andimplementing strategies for engagement through building partnerships to advance local campaign work.Using YWFC’s Theory of Change and core methodologies, the Program Manager ensures that the teammoves from a place of harm reduction, education as a practice of freedom, and progressive youthdevelopment theory, ensuring they are present in all program components and activities. The ProgramManager oversees all program operations, thus maintaining all data and administrative systems related tothe delivery of effective service and programmatic functions, including overseeing all reportingrequirements and supervision of program staff.General DutiesMaintain and develop relationships with Probation Officers, Judges, the District Attorney,Deputies, and other key personnel overseeing facilities and or judicial services that directlyimpact the lives of the young women we work with.Develop and maintain relationships with organizations, service providers, stakeholders, etc. thatwork with and or support young women in Detention programs and ensure all DetentionPrograms staff are aware of program partners.Attend key meetings hosted by facilities staff and other collaborating agencies to ensure casecoordination, advocacy plans for young women, and coordinated services.Lead efforts in revising and updating trainings, curriculums, forms, intakes, and program-relateddocuments in partnership with the Director andOversee and direct assigned programs, ensuring programs are of the highest quality and inalignment with YWFC Theory of Change, meeting the needs of the young people they serve,following YWFC’s guidelines, and meeting all contractual requirements.Ensure the facilitation of weekly healing and connective circles with young women and transyouth of all genders post-release. On an annual basis update the 12-week curriculum to ensureit's relevant to the young women in the group including the county that the group is located in.The curriculum should reflect; barriers to reentry, life skills, job skills, healing and politicaleducation, leadership development, and Self-determination.Oversee advocacy efforts, provide feedback and supportive training to any other organizationstaff person or volunteer working directly with young women and trans youth of all genders.Co-manage program budgets and conduct expense control and variance analysis on a monthlybasis in partnership with Site DirectorOversee and implement an annual curriculum development process for each program usingperson centered participatory approach, YWFC Theory of Change, and YWFC Leadership Rubricin partnership with Site Director and Site TeamDevelop and update annual work plans in partnership with Program Staff and Site DirectorWork with youth to increase their ability to advocate for themselves and navigate the systems andservice providers they are involved with.Support in the development of local and statewide campaigns providing research, review,resources, and campaign evaluations methodologyActively participate in building a campaigns that centers the leadership and power of youngpeople that have been directly impacted by gender based violence, incarceration, foster care, andthe juvenile justice systemEnsure youth are well-informed of YWFC’s movement, policy, and local campaign work on anongoing basis including and ensure interns are participating in strategy and strategy relatedmeetings as necessary, participating in work to advance local campaigns, and participate incoalitions and other community based work as approved/ requested by supervisorParticipate in YWFC’s movement, policy, and local campaign work on an ongoing basis including;participating in strategy and strategy related meetings as necessary, participating in work toadvance local campaigns, represent the organization publicly as requested and approved, andparticipate in coalitions and other community based work as approved/ requested by supervisorEmbody and model the values of the organization: Sisterhood, Self-determination, Social Justice,and Spirituality.Reporting and EvaluationMaintain and enter data into appropriate data systems for reporting for both city and county, andfoundation grant requirements and internal organizational systems/databases in a timely mannerMaintain weekly program notes, and collect data pertaining to programmatic goals to contribute toquarterly progress reportsFacilitate weekly Mic-Check meetings with other team members to ensure holistic support andadditional support strategies needed to better support participant, and ensure accurate reportingOversee all reporting requirements for your respective work plans (monthly reports, datacollection, operations reports, Supervision check ins, etc.) and ensure all proper forms arecompleted, progress is monitored, and data is updated.Provide monthly program summaries to the Site Director including quantitative and qualitativedata of all programmatic activities, trainings and outcomes pertaining to programmatic goals forprogramsEnsure programs are evaluated and updated on an ongoing basis ,and that feedback andfindings from evaluations are used to develop, revise, and update programs and activitiesTrack participant attendance and engagement, and provide support and accountability to youthfellows and interns around consistent attendance and engaged participation, including conductingand documenting learning opportunities, verbal and written write ups and developing transitionplans when neededEnsure program forms, overviews, flyers, curriculums, and any other significant program data isupdated and stored appropriately, in accordance with YWFC’s filing and storage proceduresManagement And AdministrativeAttend regularly scheduled supervision and other planning and strategy meetings as set by theSite Director and Senior Leadership Team.Facilitate regular program strategy meetings and weekly 1:1 supervision meetings with programstaffBuild and maintain relationships in the community that increase YWFC’s ability to fulfill itsmission, and increase the success of programmatic effortsWork with the Executive Team to identify opportunities to increase your visibility in the communitythat directly increase YWFC’s impact including; Commissions, Boards, Committees, etc.Work to ensure the organization’s mission, vision, and guiding principles are a guide to your workat the Center and that all program activities, curriculums, etc. are developed based on theseprinciples.Manager special and additional projects, and tasks as needed and directed by supervisor andother YWFC Directors in efforts to support the advancement of YWFC and site goalsCreate ongoing opportunities for leadership development of young women that we work withincluding opportunities to learn new tasks and skills, take leadership in the work, and engage inongoing opportunities.Respond to emails, text messages, and other correspondence in a timely mannerParticipate in YWFC events, staff meetings, trainings, and staff development opportunities on anongoing basisProgram management experience, experience working in the juvenile justice system, administrative experience