LOCATION: Alvirita Little Center -- Central District
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Specialized and Integrated Services
DESCRIPTION: Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism are core values of the S&I Services Division. This position will work both independently and as part of a team to cultivate opportunities that assist youth-serving staff to think creatively and strategically about improving systems to increase the success of vulnerable youth populations. The Director of Youth Services is responsible for overseeing the development, operation and evaluation of YWCA's youth programs and services. Currently, the YWCA youth programs include leadership development/mentoring and internship programming for Girls of Color entering their freshman year of high school with continued support until graduation (YWCA GirlsFirst); a pre-employment program for homeless youth ages 15-22 (Funded by WIA) and a homeless young parent program managed in conjunction with YWCA's family housing (YWCA Young Parent Program).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Programmatic
· Oversees overall planning, development, coordination and implementation of youth-serving programs
· Brings expertise of new trends to the youth-serving team and applies appropriate improvements and changes to enhance outcomes of the programs
· Ensures program service levels, enrollment goals, and outcome/milestone targets are met and that program delivery is culturally relevant
· Assists staff with curriculum development and conducts ongoing research of best practices related to current and future programming
· Is deliberate in creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from oppression and celebrates cultural diversity
· Hires and supervises program staff at various levels; coordinates ongoing trainings and professional development opportunities for youth program staff
· Responsible for expanding program services throughout King County in conjunction with Senior Director
· Expected to regularly interface with agency leadership, city, county, and community partners/volunteers to create opportunities to shape agency's direction of youth services
· Manages evaluation planning and implementation for youth programs
· Prepares ongoing reports for current funders and community stakeholders
· Ensures program activities and documentation meets applicable regulatory and contractual requirements
· Maintains availability in the event of emergencies
· Seeks Gov grant opportunities
· Promotes youth programs though public speaking when possible
· Promotes integration of program services
· Other duties as assigned
Financial Management
· Assists with the development of program budgets annually in accordance with YWCA guidelines
· Ensures contractual compliance with the United Way and other funders
· Manages programs to ensure income, expenses and service levels meet budgeted expectations
· Seeks and secures funding opportunities for enhancement and expansion
· Assists YWCA's Fund development department with Annual Fundraising Breakfast for youth programs
Other
· Support the YWCA's Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism and other oppressions play out in institutions and systems.
· Coach and mentor direct reports to provide culturally relevant conflict resolution and problem solving strategies.
· Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background. Incorporate volunteers, where applicable, into program operations
· Provide adequate opportunities for direct reports to receive volunteer management training
QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
· BA Degree in social work, public administration, education or related field and at least three years of related experience; Masters Degree in social sciences or education is highly desirable
· In some cases, a high level of experience and skills may be substituted for the educational requirement
· Demonstrated experience working with youth from communities of color
· Strong orientation toward the use of culturally appropriate practices, skills and knowledge in working with diverse communities
· Ability to demonstrate use of anti-racist principles in delivering services
· Demonstrated program development and project planning skills; knowledge of evaluation methods and processes
· Grant writing experience is preferred
· Ability to successfully and professionally market YWCA programs in a variety of community settings, particularly through public speaking engagements to local schools, businesses and community groups
· Ability to teach/train adults, experience with professional development and staff management
· Must relate well to youth/young adults, with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of youth
· Highly organized with attention to detail; strong oral and written communication skills; computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook -- Access Database experience highly desirable)
· Must have reliable ability to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day
· As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply for this position
RATE, HOURS AND BENEFITS
· Part-time, (25 hours week) Exempt, competitive salary (DOE)
· Involves local travel to multiple locations for off-site meetings; and evenings and weekend hours are required to support program staff and activities.
· Excellent benefits package, including medical insurance, retirement plan, as well as generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans.
· As a condition of employment, the YWCA requires all employees hired on or after July, 1 2009 to make a 5% contribution into a 403(b) plan sponsored by the YWCA until they are eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan. Once an employee is eligible (typically after two years) for the YWCA Retirement Plan, that individual is no longer required to participate in the 403B plan, but is required to participate in the YWCA Retirement Plan at a reduced pay rate of 5%. This reduction in pay coupled with a local YWCA and National YWCA match reaffirms the YWCA's commitment to the long-term self sufficiency of our staff and is a benefit for YWCA employees. It is important to note; however, the 5% reduced pay rate will lead to a reduction in pay, but, will never reduce wages below the minimum wage required by the State of Washington. This new pay rate will be the basis of any future YWCA salary adjustments. If you have worked in a YWCA agency previously and qualified for YWCA retirement, your deducted wages along with YWCA contributions will immediately be transferred to the YWCA retirement.
TO APPLY: Online applications only. . .Please no phone calls.
CLOSING DATE: This position will remain open until Friday, March 16, 2012.
- Location: Seattle
- This is a part-time job.
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