Kansas City: Center Program Facilitator

HALO is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Learning Center Program Facilitator to help lead our Kansas City Learning Center programs to empower at-risk and homeless youth. This full-time position blends strategic program facilitation with hands-on relationship building, offering a unique opportunity to directly shape the future of the youth we serve. 

As a key driver of HALO’s trauma-informed, youth-centered approach, this role requires both a deep sense of empathy and strong facilitation acumen. You’ll work with HALO Center staff and in the community, alongside a team of volunteers and to provide essential programs and ensure that every young person who walks through our doors experiences belonging, hope, and the resources they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

Program Facilitation & Youth Empowerment:

• Foster meaningful, authentic relationships with youth, creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.
• Focus on youth recruitment and retention, ensuring the HALO Center is reaching the maximum potential and capacity for youth.
• Lead life-changing programs that motivate youth to believe in their potential, take bold steps forward, and transform their lives.
• Ensure efficacy, quality, consistency, and alignment with the needs of homeless and at-risk youth.
• Identify emerging needs and assist Program Manager in implementing new services or pilot programs that create long-term impact.
• Lead on data entry and tracking of youth progress and program success.

Community Engagement & Collaboration:

• Assist in maintaining beneficial partnerships with local school districts (KCPS, KCKPS, charter schools) and community organizations to increase outreach and support services.
• Maintain partnerships to provide wraparound care—mental health, medical, employment, and more—for youth.
• Assist Center Program Manager to represent HALO in the community through events, outreach, and strategic collaborations to expand our impact.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a purpose-driven team member who embodies HALO’s values and demonstrates:

• Experience in youth-focused program facilitation preferred, ideally within a trauma-informed or nonprofit setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across diverse populations of youth..
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute, and assess impactful programs.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for helping young people overcome adversity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Apricot or other case management systems a plus.

• Must be 21 or older with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; background check required.