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 OVERVIEW: The Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) Supportive Service Manager is a collaborative and results-oriented leader who will supervise a multidisciplinary team of Youth Specialists and Education Coaches serving transition‑age foster and former foster youth (ages 16–22). This role is responsible for ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed, and youth‑centered one‑on‑one and group-based services that support young people to complete high school, remove barriers to stability, and build skills toward independence. The role partners closely with the Center Manager to align supportive services with overall center programming while maintaining a strong emphasis on individualized youth outcomes. Duties include contract, services, and human resource management including hiring, evaluation, coaching, and training. The Supportive Service Manager 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 Manager ensures timely and accurate budgeting, reporting, and operations in accordance with agency policy, contracts, and budgets. The Manager is responsible to monitor outcomes toward achieving program and individual youth outcomes. The Manager participates on the middle management team and is responsible to coordinate with other agency departments, hire and evaluate staff teams, develop resources and implement training to ensure a well-trained high functioning team, and to support oversight of all aspects of program to ensure quality and compliance.

This work is done at the SF ILSP center, in the community, and occasionally onsite at our Oakland Headquarter office in person. The ILSP Center is open 10-6:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or Saturdays to provide a safe and healthy space for youth to spend time in. This is currently an in-office position requiring onsite work in San Francisco from 10:00 a.m-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday including one day onsite at our Oakland location, with the occasional evening and/or Saturday. The ILSP Manager reports to the Director of Programs. Onsite requirement subject to change with notice.

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