DEPARTMENT:YWCA Children, Youth and Family Services
LOCATION:Alvirita Little Center – Central District (supervises multiple program sites)
REPORTS TO:Senior Director of Children, Youth and Family Services
DESCRIPTION:Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism are core values of the CYF 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 Associate 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 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 (YWCA Working Zone); 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, foundations and community partners to create opportunities to shape agency’s direction of youth services
Manages evaluation planning and implementation for youth programs, including managing sub-contract with Northwest Institute for Children and Families
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 and assists with grantwriting,
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
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Ideal candidates may possess all or a combination of the skills below):
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
Competitive salary (DOE)
Frequently involves local travel to multiple locations for off-site meetings; occasionally involves evening and weekend hours.
Excellent benefits package, including medical insurance, retirement plan, as well as generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans.
Full Time
TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume including where you found this position to:
Patricia Hayden
2820 East Cherry
Seattle, WA 98122
or phayden@ywcaworks.org
The YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is NOT ok to contact this poster with commercial interests.
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