Director of Youth Programs

Title: Director of Youth Programs

Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer

Based at: SCP Head Office

Employment: Full Time

Pay Range: $31.00–$36.00/hr with benefits, RRSP matching, and professional development

Hours: 40 hours/week, flexibility in scheduling required. 6-month probation and review applies

Start Date: Immediately

Land Acknowledgement

Street Culture Project respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 4 Territory, the ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, and the traditional homeland of the Métis.

As a youth-serving organization committed to creating safe spaces for youth, staff, and the broader community, we recognize that our commitment to reconciliation must begin within. We are stewards of this land and part of the Treaty relationship.

Lead with Purpose. Empower Leaders. Transform Young Lives..

Are you a compassionate and experienced leader who believes every young person deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive? Do you have the ability to lead managers, strengthen programs, and create meaningful outcomes for youth? Are you ready to make an impact by ensuring quality care and consistent service delivery across multiple programs?

If so, this role may be for you.

Street Culture Project (SCP) is hiring a Director of Youth Programs to provide leadership across our youth-serving programs. This role is an opportunity to shape the quality of care and support provided to vulnerable youth while developing strong program leaders, strengthening accountability, and ensuring our services reflect SCP's trauma-informed, youth-centred, harm reduction, and Nurtured Heart approaches.

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Youth Programs, you will lead a diverse portfolio of residential, transitional housing, shelter, and mentorship-based programs. You will provide direction and accountability to Program Managers, ensure consistent service delivery, and strengthen program quality, operational effectiveness, and youth experience.

You’ll:

• Help make every SCP program a place where youth feel safe, welcome, respected and heard.

• Make sure youth voices and experiences help shape how we provide support and improve services.

• Help teams work together so youth experience smoother transitions and more connected care.

• Coach and empower Program Managers to lead confidently, make decisions and grow their teams.

• Build a workplace where people feel supported, appreciated and clear about expectations.

• Have honest, courageous conversations and address concerns fairly, with care and follow-through.

• Make sure programs meet SCP standards, funder commitments, safety requirements and reporting expectations.

• Keep an eye on what is working, listen to feedback and work with managers to make services better.

• Support responsible staffing, budgets and resources so programs run smoothly and sustainably.

• Work with other SCP leaders and community partners to solve problems and create better experiences for youth and staff.

What You Bring

You are a confident, people-centred leader who understands the complexities of supporting vulnerable youth while maintaining strong operational and organizational accountability. You know how to empower managers, navigate challenging situations, and build programs where both youth and employees can succeed.

• A degree or diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in youth services, social services, residential care, housing, or community-based programming, including leadership responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience supervising managers, supervisors, or multidisciplinary teams and supporting employee performance and development.

• Proficiency in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, youth-centred practice and strengths-based approaches, with demonstrated ability to apply these consistently in how you lead staff and engage with youth.

• Experience overseeing multiple programs, managing operational priorities, and maintaining consistent service delivery standards.

• Knowledge of case management, program evaluation, documentation requirements, and outcome measurement.

• Experience managing program budgets, staffing resources, and service delivery risks.

• Strong conflict resolution, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to balance compassion with accountability while navigating complex youth, employee, and organizational needs.

• A collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to SCP’s mission, values, and the young people we serve.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License with clean abstract

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance

• Ability to respond to urgent program matters or critical incidents outside regular business hours when required.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards.

• Willingness to work across SCP program locations as operational needs require.

• Alignment with SCP’s core approaches: Harm Reduction, Youth-Centred Care, Nurtured Heart, and Trauma-Informed Practice

Why Work With Us?

At SCP, leadership is about stewardship—of people, programs, and purpose. This role offers the opportunity to shape how care, accountability, and excellence are lived across the organization.

You’ll be part of a leadership team committed to learning, collaboration, and long-term impact.

We offer:

• A workplace rooted in purpose, learning, and community

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, mental wellness, life insurance)

• Matching RRSP contributions

• Flexibility, growth opportunities, and executive-level influence

• The satisfaction of knowing your leadership directly supports youth and staff—every day

Sound like a fit?

Send us your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to learning how your leadership can help shape the future of SCP.

SCP is committed to reflecting the diversity of the youth we serve. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants and individuals from marginalized communities to apply.