National Youth and Justice Reform Director

NATIONAL YOUTH AND JUSTICE REFORM DIRECTOR **100% Remote 100% Flexible Schedule** POSITION OVERVIEW Voice Up connects people to their purpose and is seeking a visionary National Youth and Justice Reform Director to lead the integration of our Purpose Metric and Mental Health programs across youth services and justice systems nationwide. This position will transform how we approach youth development and justice reform through purpose-driven behavioral health frameworks. The ideal candidate will be an innovative leader who understands complex ecosystems and can maximize diverse talents to achieve our mission: connecting at-risk youth and justice-involved individuals to their purpose through innovative mental health habits. This role requires someone who can envision a comprehensive framework where justice systems become vehicles for purpose discovery and rehabilitation. MISSION IMPACT As the National Youth and Justice Reform Director, you will expand Voice Up's global movement that currently serves students across 100+ universities to reach youth in detention centers, diversion programs, and rehabilitation facilities. Working with innovative partner organizations, you will help trailblaze a new approach to mental and behavioral health support for justice-involved youth who can become our future leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ### Purpose Metric Implementation & Expansion - **National Adoption Strategy:** Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to introduce the five-minute Purpose Metric assessment across youth justice systems. - **Staff Education:** Create training programs that equip juvenile justice professionals and youth counselors to utilize purpose profiles for enhanced youth development. - **Impact Measurement:** Implement systems to track the effects of purpose-driven development on recidivism rates, educational outcomes, and individual wellbeing. - **Cross-Sector Integration:** Bridge justice departments with educational institutions, community organizations, and rehabilitation services to create holistic support systems. ### Youth Mental Health Internship Program - **Program Expansion:** Scale our remote Youth Mental Health Internship program nationally, creating opportunities for justice-involved youth and students interested in justice reform. - **Curriculum Development:** Refine and enhance internship content focused on youth psychology, justice reform, and purpose-driven leadership. - **Mentorship Network:** Establish a national network of justice professionals and reformed individuals who can serve as mentors. - **Institutional Partnerships:** Secure formal arrangements with juvenile justice facilities, courts, and diversion programs across the country. ### Ecosystem Development - **Youth Justice Integration:** Create developmentally appropriate adaptations of the Purpose Metric for youth in various stages of the justice system. - **State and Federal Relationships:** Build strategic partnerships with state and federal juvenile justice departments to implement the Purpose Metric at institutional levels. - **Community Reintegration Connections:** Establish relationships with organizations focused on successful community reentry. - **Cross-Discipline Adaptation:** Ensure the Purpose Metric and internship programs effectively address diverse needs within the youth justice population. ### Thought Leadership & Advocacy - **Public Speaking:** Represent Voice Up at national conferences, workshops, and policy forums as a thought leader in purpose-driven justice reform. - **Content Creation:** Contribute to Make The Difference publication and other Voice Up media platforms with insights on youth justice, purpose, and mental health. - **Research Collaboration:** Partner with Voice Up's Research Division to advance understanding of how purpose discovery impacts rehabilitation and recidivism. - **Policy Engagement:** Advocate for purpose-driven approaches in justice reform policy at local, state, and federal levels. ## QUALIFICATIONS ### Experience & Expertise - **Justice Reform Background:** Minimum 3+ years of experience in youth services, juvenile justice, or related fields with demonstrated success in developing youth holistically. - **Program Implementation:** Proven track record of successfully implementing innovative programs across multiple organizations or levels of justice systems. - **Mental Health Advocacy:** Demonstrated commitment to advancing mental health awareness and support within youth service and justice contexts. - **Organizational Leadership:** Experience in executive or senior leadership roles with responsibility for strategic vision and program execution. ### Network & Relationships - **National Connections:** Strong existing network of justice professionals, youth advocates, and policy makers who trust and respect the candidate's perspective and vision. - **Cross-Sector Relationships:** Established connections across justice departments, educational institutions, and community organizations. - **Influence Capacity:** Ability to leverage personal credibility to open doors and facilitate program adoption at institutional levels. ### Knowledge & Skills - **Justice Ecosystem Understanding:** Comprehensive knowledge of juvenile justice systems and how different components interact and influence outcomes. - **Mental Health Literacy:** Strong understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health support, particularly for at-risk and justice-involved youth. - **Purpose Development Framework:** Ability to grasp and articulate the connection between purpose discovery and rehabilitation/personal development. - **Systems Thinking:** Capacity to see how complex systems interact and identify strategic intervention points for maximum impact. ### Personal Attributes - **Visionary Leadership:** Ability to inspire others with a compelling vision for how justice systems can transform lives through purpose discovery. - **Entrepreneurial Mindset:** Comfort with ambiguity and eagerness to pioneer new approaches in traditional environments. - **Relationship Builder:** Natural ability to connect with people across diverse backgrounds and perspectives. - **Purpose-Driven:** Personal alignment with Voice Up's core principles of collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy. ## IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will embody the integration of justice reform with purpose-driven leadership. They will be someone who has experienced firsthand the limitations of traditional approaches to youth justice and is passionate about creating new pathways that honor the whole person. This individual will understand from personal experience how connecting to purpose transforms rehabilitation outcomes and life trajectory, and will bring both credibility within the justice community and innovative vision for what's possible when justice systems become vehicles for purpose discovery. ## WHY JOIN US This position offers the rare opportunity to transform youth justice systems nationwide. As the National Youth and Justice Reform Director, you will: - **Pioneer a New Approach:** Lead the integration of purpose discovery into youth justice at every level. - **Create Lasting Impact:** Help shape a generation of at-risk youth who understand their purpose beyond their current circumstances. - **Join a Global Movement:** Become part of Voice Up's mission to connect humanity to purpose through accessible mental health support. - **Work Across Boundaries:** Engage with diverse stakeholders from community youth workers to state justice department directors. - **Build Something Revolutionary:** Help create a new paradigm for how justice systems contribute to human flourishing and community wellbeing. ## ABOUT VOICE UP Voice Up Publishing Incorporated is dedicated to connecting individuals with their life's purpose through structured programs, research initiatives, and collaborative community building. Our revolutionary five-minute monthly self-assessment tool is redefining how organizations approach mental wellbeing and purpose development, from educational institutions to juvenile justice systems. Our approach is grounded in five core principles: - **Collaboration:** Fostering meaningful connections between youth, professionals, and community members - **Humility:** Embracing a learning mindset that acknowledges everyone's potential for growth - **Precision:** Implementing carefully structured programs to effectively guide individuals toward their purpose - **Patience:** Recognizing that discovering one's purpose is a journey that requires time and reflection - **Empathy:** Maintaining an open, growth-oriented perspective that welcomes new ideas Through our programs and partnerships, we are creating a comprehensive ecosystem where justice systems serve as pathways to purpose discovery, rehabilitation, and lifelong success. ## APPLICATION PROCESS Send ti Qualified candidates should submit: 1. A comprehensive resume highlighting relevant experience in youth services, justice reform, and program implementation 2. A personal statement describing your vision for how justice systems can serve as vehicles for purpose discovery and rehabilitation 3. Three professional references who can speak to your ability to build trust-based relationships and implement innovative programs Please send application materials to with "National Youth and Justice Reform Director" in the subject line. *Voice Up Publishing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who have experienced firsthand the transformative potential of purpose-driven approaches in youth development and justice reform.*