Chief Program Officer

Job overview

The Chief Program Officer role is hybrid at the Access Center in Venice, California, with a stated annual salary of $160,000. Safe Place for Youth provides trauma-informed services to youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. This executive role leads the strategy, development, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s programs. It supports high-quality youth services and alignment with strategic plans, funder objectives, performance outcomes, and contractual requirements.

What you'll do

• Set program strategy and oversee service delivery
• coordinate programs, contracts, and services
• support hiring, training, and staff development
• monitor budgets, grants, KPIs, compliance, and quality improvement
• use data to inform program design
• engage the board, funders, and community partners
• support fundraising and organizational growth.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief program officer

program leadership

youth services

homelessness services

nonprofit

trauma-informed care

strategic planning

program oversight

los angeles ca

safe place for youth

hybrid

$160,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health coverage, 403(b) with agency contribution, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in social work or marriage and family therapy, an active clinical license, and supervisory experience.

About the employer

SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.