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Youth Reentry Center Director

Homeboy Industries, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States


Mission Statement Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.

Job Title: Youth Reentry Center Director

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Status: Senior Staff

Location: 1St Street Youth Reentry Center, Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary The Youth Reentry Center Director is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management, and operational oversight of the Youth Reentry Center at Homeboy Industries. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role ensures the effective implementation of youth reentry services for system-impacted youth and young adults, ages 14–18, through trauma-informed, healing-centered, and mission-aligned programming.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Youth Reentry Center, including safety, compliance, and adherence to Center SOPs

Supervise, support, and coordinate multidisciplinary staff and wraparound services

Plan and implement program curriculum, recreational activities, and field trips aligned with youth needs

Monitor program outcomes, data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts

Build and maintain internal and external partnerships

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

5+ years’ experience in youth reentry or related field

3+ years supervisory experience

Strong leadership and communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Work Environment Fast-paced, mission-driven environment working directly with system-impacted youth.

Pay Range - 70k-80k per annum

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