Youth Leadership & Self-Determination Coordinator

Young Women's Freedom Center; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Young Women’s Freedom Center in Oakland is seeking a Self-Determination Coordinator for its Beloved Village program. This full-time role will support youth using peer-based restorative justice, helping identify needs, set goals, and access housing, childcare, education, and other resources.

You will conduct intakes, build relationships with youth in the community, train staff, plan advocacy activities, and coordinate partnerships to fulfill grant goals and site objectives.

Qualifications

• Comfortable and professional interacting with diverse partners, custody staff, students and colleagues of varied backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to grow professionally, be accountable, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Building rapport with youth on-site at YWFC and off-site at program locations to ensure access to appropriate support.
• Conduct interviews, assessments, and develop Self-Determined Life Maps with resources for youth.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, interns and volunteers on leadership programming.
• Plan, facilitate, and oversee Self-Determination Advocacy activities and youth projects.
• Coordinate early career exploration and leadership development, including scholarships, college tours, and mentoring.
• Engage participants as community experts and create leadership-based opportunities within YWFC’s framework.
• Monitor referrals and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and system partners (Probation, Public Defender, schools, etc.).
• Participate in movement, policy and local campaigns; represent the organization publicly as requested.
• Support participants in navigating systems (juvenile justice, foster care, mental health) with advocacy and resources.

Job description

The Young Women’s Freedom Center in Oakland is seeking a Self-Determination Coordinator for its Beloved Village program. This full-time role will support youth using peer-based restorative justice, helping identify needs, set goals, and access housing, childcare, education, and other resources.

You will conduct intakes, build relationships with youth in the community, train staff, plan advocacy activities, and coordinate partnerships to fulfill grant goals and site objectives.