Beyond Emancipation

Housing Program Director

Oakland, California (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about making an impact on the lives of foster youth in Oakland? And growing your expertise by collaborating with a team committed to social justice? If so, Beyond Emancipation (B:E) is looking for you!

Founded in 1995, Beyond Emancipation’s (B:E) mission is to support young people as they imagine and create their own life beyond foster care. B:E supports young people ages 14-26 through its innovative coaching model, in which youth discover their own potential, take responsibility for their own decisions, and plan their futures with the support of an adult who follows their lead. B:E provides a transformational environment for transition age youth, offering long-term support and programs that include access to safe housing, educational supports, and coaching in the areas of life skills, health and wellness, and employment training. B:E’s services are headquartered in Oakland, California and span the larger Bay Area.

Now with 34 staff and partnering with more than 400 youth each year, B:E invites applications and nominations for the Housing Program Director.

The Housing Program Director will lead B:E’s Housing Division. The Housing Division supports parents, children, and single youth 18-24, who have been emancipated from the foster care system by providing a safe community, host housing and supportive services, as well as follow up services to former residents to help them successfully establish self-sufficiency. Services are headquartered in Oakland, serving Alameda County.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic, experienced individual with a proven track record in youth program development, program evaluation, staff team building, and professional development. The Director oversees 5 distinct and interrelated programs, contracts, and deliverables underneath the Housing umbrella and supports Program Coordinators in implementation. This role reports to B:E’s Managing Director of Programs and manages 5+ staff, including one manager.

B:E’s core values are at the heart of everything it does, and seeks individuals to join their team who share these commitments:

• YOUTH-CENTERED:  We put youth first.

• EQUITY:  We are committed to leveling the playing field.

• TRANSFORMATION:  We are agents of change.

• COMMUNITY:  We are in this together.

• CONTINUOUS LEARNING:  We strive for excellence.

TO APPLY

More information about Beyond Emancipation may be found at: beyondemancipation.org

This search is being led by Emily Wexler and Stephanie Guidry of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

To better serve youth, B:E strives to build and strengthen a diverse organization, where every staff member is heard, valued, and supported to advance B:E’s mission. B:E staff is majority people of color and many staff have lived experience in the foster care system. We are committed to living diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our staffing, programming, and values. B:E is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

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