Foster Youth Resource Director (LCSW)Lancaster, CA

Foster Youth Resource Director (LCSW)

Foster Youth Resource Director / LCSW

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (YMCA) has been making a positive impact in communities for over 143 years, with 28 centers stretching across over 100 miles of Los Angeles County, from Antelope Valley to San Pedro. The YMCA is a cornerstone of the community, committed to strengthening the spirit, mind, and body for all. With a network of diverse staff and volunteers, they are driven by a mission to create inclusive, impactful programs that transform lives.

Foster Youth Resource Director / LCSW (Director) is a visionary leader with foster care expertise who can bring creative solutions and innovative thinking to spearhead our Foster Youth Empowerment Initiative. This position involves designing, implementing, and overseeing a range of programs that support the well-being, personal growth, and successful transition to adulthood for foster youth, with a particular emphasis on ages 18-26. The Director will collaborate with various stakeholders, including foster care agencies, schools, community partners, and YMCA staff, to create a comprehensive support system that aligns with the mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and addresses the unique needs of foster youth. This is a macro-level leadership position focused on systems change, program development, and strategic partnerships.

While an LCSW is required, this role does not include direct clinical practice or traditional caseload work. The ideal candidate will have both clinical knowledge and demonstrated success in program development and organizational leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Program Development, Implementation and Strategic Planning

• Design and develop innovative programs that address the specific needs of foster youth (ages 12-17) and transitioning age youth (ages 18-24) including, including but not limited to life skills training, educational support, mental health services, workforce and career development.
• Create a diverse range of activities, workshops, and support groups that cater to different age groups and developmental stages within the foster youth population and their foster / resource parents.
• Develop long-term strategies for empowering foster youth and supporting their transition to adulthood.
• Regularly evaluate program impact and adapt strategies based on outcome data and emerging best practices in foster youth support.
• Implement robust data collection systems to track program outcomes and measure the impact of initiatives on foster youth well-being and success.
• Prepare regular reports for organizational leadership, funders, and community partners.

Budget and Scale Management

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration

Clinical Oversight and Staff Support

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range is $90,000$105,000. The position is an in-office position, located in Lancaster, California. Benefit package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 10% Y Retirement Fund contribution (upon eligibility) plus access to a Y Retirement 403(b) Smart Account, paid training and leadership development, and tuition assistance. Other benefits include 10 Paid Holidays, free facility access to 28 greater LA branches, before and after school childcare, sports and youth classes, paid annual Wellbeing Day, 20% off LA Y programs, 25% off day camp for your child, paid sick leave, and more.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or different ability.

Envision Consulting was retained by The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to conduct the search for their incoming Foster Youth Resource Director / LCSW. Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance.