Head of Programme Management

Program Coordinator

San Diego Youth Services seeks a Program Coordinator in the I CARE program to be based in San Diego. This is a full‑time & non‑exempt position reporting to the I CARE Program Director.

About San Diego Youth Services

San Diego Youth Services has helped improve the lives of more than 834,000 homeless, runaway and vulnerable youth since its beginning in 1970. We provide safe places to live and long‑term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing to more than 16,000 youth every year at 100+ community and school locations. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless.

Meet the basic needs of youth – hunger, poverty and youth homelessness are on the rise for many families. We help meet these basic needs for youth, providing safe places to live and long‑term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing.

Create positive connections – we help youth focus on positive life changes and healthy relationships as part of providing needed resources and services.

Help youth develop life skills – we offer support to help youth develop independent living skills necessary to become self‑sufficient.

Promote overall health and well‑being – we provide a broad continuum of services to help youth overcome trauma and challenges that put them at risk, including case management, counseling, mental health treatment and educational support.

Program Financials

Assist Program Director in monitoring the budget, purchasing, inventory, management, and documentation of facility spending. Work with Program Director to ensure component compliance with the program budget.

Develop and maintain component services in compliance with funding requirements and ensure quality control of data collection and services.

Design, maintain and evaluate contract reporting system; submit monthly and quarterly reports to Program Director.

Participate in contractor monitoring visits.

Identify and delegate component activities as reflected in contract goals and objectives.

Provide general administrative support.

Maintain facility cleanliness, health and safety standards, and provide safe, consistent care for youth.

Report required facility, I.T. or equipment repairs.

Ensure program has food, snacks, office and therapeutic supplies.

Create and maintain policy and procedures manuals and onboarding & training handbooks for staff, volunteers and interns.

Responsible for all data entry into medical records management systems and compiling patient health information.

Gather partner's financial information and determine yearly deductible and health coverage eligibility.

Manage and maintain psychiatry schedule, coordinate intakes and schedule follow‑ups.

Support onboarding, training and coordination of new staff, volunteers and interns.

Ensure adequate program coverage during hours of operation.

Foster equity and inclusion.

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with two years equivalent experience; Bookkeeping, record keeping, data collection and contract compliance abilities.

Experience with social services and youth programming.

Bilingual preferred.

Experience with Medi‑Cal billing preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Ability to work with a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Valid California driver’s license, good driving record, willingness to use personal insured vehicle; Must pass background checks including tuberculosis test, fingerprinting and drug testing.

Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Ability to read, prepare and review a variety of activities and monitor youth activities.

Ability to walk extended lengths to move around sites.

Hourly Pay Range: $30.29 - $31.73.

SDYS offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including generous PTO, personal holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, parental leave and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution. Application

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through the SDYS website job posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended, all new employees must verify their eligibility to work in the United States.