TAY Program Director – Futures First (Long Beach)

The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved communities by providing culturally relevant, supportive services. We believe in empowering individuals, families, and small businesses to create stronger, more stable communities. Through a variety of cultural programs and educational workshops, we promote security, stability, and well-being for those who need it most.

Working at the April Parker Foundation offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work contributes directly to community transformation. Join our team and be part of a compassionate movement for equity and impact.

TAY Program Director – Futures First

Location: Long Beach, CA (On Site)
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Program: Futures First

Pay Range: $100-$110k

Lead the Charge in Transforming Youth Systems

At the April Parker Foundation (APF) , we don’t hire employees—we call forward True Believers . People who show up not just for a paycheck, but for purpose. If you're ready to lead with heart, strategy, and impact we invite you to join us as our TAY Program Director for the Futures First initiative.

About Futures First
Futures First is a transformative program supporting Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16–28 navigating homelessness, justice involvement, foster care, behavioral health challenges, and other systemic barriers. We walk with youth from crisis to stability, and beyond.

What You'll Do:

· Lead the Futures First program, ensuring trauma-informed, culturally-rooted, and community-centered care

· Supervise a dynamic team of program managers, case managers, and coordinators

· Collaborate with housing, justice, and mental health partners to drive systemic change

· Ensure compliance with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, and contract funding requirements

· Represent APF across coalitions, stakeholder groups, and youth-centered collaboratives

What We're Looking For:

· 3+ years of experience working with TAY or vulnerable youth populations

· 1+ years in program leadership or team supervision

· Expertise in foster care, juvenile justice, homelessness, or behavioral health systems

· Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field (Master’s preferred)

· Lived experience and/or bilingual (Spanish, Khmer, Tagalog) a strong plus

Success in This Role Means:

· Strong staff cohesion and team culture

· Youth consistently engaged and retained in services

· Cross-system partnerships that create real impact

· Audit-ready documentation and excellent outcomes

Why APF? The April Parker Foundation , community-rooted nonprofit advancing social, economic and health equity. Our APWay model blends innovation, radical heart centered care, and accountability to transform lives., not just programs.

We Believe In:

· Leading with Purpose

· Speaking Life into Others

· Showing Up Fully—Even When It’s Hard

· Modeling Integrity in All Things

· Protecting the Flame

Ready to lead change for youth who need it most? Apply today.

The April Parker Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values lived experience, diversity, and inclusion. We are a drug-free workplace and ADA-compliant.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Long Beach)