Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time

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