Youth Program Director (MSW) (Long Beach) Job at April Parker, Long Beach, CA

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  • April Parker
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing health equity, social justice, and community empowerment. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we serve individuals and families in need, with a holistic focus on wellness, housing stability, youth empowerment, and culturally competent healthcare access. APF envisions communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Working at the April Parker Foundation provides a dynamic environment where collaboration, compassion, and social justice drive every initiative. Join our team and help shape community health and wellness for generations to come.

Position Overview

The Youth Program Director (MSW) leads the strategic direction and clinical oversight of APF’s youth programs, including the Reentry Action for Youth (RAY) initiative. This role ensures high-impact service delivery, team development, and strong partnerships that support youth through reentry, healing, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead and manage youth programs with a focus on reentry, mentorship, and care coordination
  2. Provide clinical supervision and support to program staff, ensuring trauma-informed, youth-centered services
  3. Oversee program operations, compliance, outcomes, and reporting
  4. Recruit, train, and support staff including mentors, case managers, and interns
  5. Collaborate with partners including DYD, Probation, schools, and community-based organizations
  6. Center youth voice in service planning, goal setting, and program design
  7. Ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with funder guidelines and best practices

Qualifications

Required

  1. Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
  2. LCSW or license-eligible within 6 months
  3. 5+ years of experience in youth services, reentry, or community-based programs
  4. 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
  5. Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
  6. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  7. Commitment to equity, youth empowerment, and community-driven solutions

Preferred

  1. Experience with justice-involved youth and LA County systems

Why Join Us

At APF, your leadership shapes real change. As Youth Program Director, you’ll drive meaningful impact, lead with purpose, and empower youth to thrive beyond the system.

The pay range for this role is: 105,000 - 112,000 USD per year (Los Angeles County, CA)

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