Program Director I, Caregiver Support

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The Program Director I will support the Caregiver Supports Program Director in overseeing the program. The Caregiver Supports Program

will serve both licensed and un-licensed families caring for youth in foster care in the South King County area. This program seeks to

support caregivers in meeting the unique needs of each youth placed in their homes. This role will supervise a team of staff who provide

case management and case aide services to families. This role will also participate in managing referrals, tracking program billing,

ensuring all contractual requirements are met, and collaborating with other teams within the Foster Care Services Division.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Hiring Range: $80,168.40 - $82,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with flexibility for evenings

Responsibilities

• Establish new program activities and expand program(s) within the community in accordance with the Association and Branch strategic plans related to family support.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise housing case managers and volunteers in assigned areas. Provide development and leadership.
• Collaberates with other Porgram Directors to provide support and leadership to the drop in resource center for youth and young adults.
• Compile program statistics and provide data and reports as required. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program(s).
• Provide leadership and support for branch management team, annual fund raising campaign, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools and agencies related to family support programs.
• Develop processes to ensure we deliver high quality services.
• Develop, produce and distribute program information necessary to promote programs, in accordance with branch marketing plans.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA, contract, accreditation, and all relevant regulations and other applicable standards.
• Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff. Ensure staff meet all contractual requirements.
• Ensure upkeep of related facilities and equipment.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant program area or equivalent education/experience and 2 years working with children or youth OR 5 years of experience working with children or youth.
• Two years or more of related experience, with proven experience in training others.
• One or more years of experience with staff and volunteer training, supervision, program development, and budget management.
• Experience and knowledge with youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Of…