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 Youth Engagement Team (YET) Program Director will oversee the development and execution of the YET consortium, which includes multiple programs designed to support unaccompanied youth at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. These programs utilize a multi-disciplinary approach integrating housing navigation, legal advocacy, and mental health support. The Director is responsible for managing Y programs, and subgrantees receiving pass-through funding, ensuring that both programs and subgrantees collaborate effectively to deliver services in alignment with contractual agreements. This includes supervising YET staff, coordinating services, streamlining processes, generating referral processes, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The Director will ensure that the team operates within a trauma-informed, positive youth development framework while managing core services to support youth stabilization. Additionally, the Director will monitor program outcomes, track performance targets, and ensure compliance with funding requirements. This oversight is crucial for achieving positive outcomes and the effective use of resources. The Director will also lead collaboration meetings, strengthening partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, to ensure services are integrated, responsive to youth needs, and compliant with all standards.
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. ?
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time and exempt. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and requires flexible working hours, including occasional evening or weekend shifts, depending on the needs of the team and ongoing projects. The Director will be expected to balance remote work, in-office attendance, and participation in community events. Travel between King County and Pierce County will be required due to the reach of current programs. Regular in-office attendance (at minimum 2-3 days a week and is subject to change) and timely travel are essential to maintaining effective team collaboration and ensuring the success of the consortium's initiatives.
What You Will 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 12% employer contributions after 2 years of services - see Y Retirement for more information . (https://www.yretirement.org/how-the-fund-works/retirement-plan) Other Savings plans available upon hire.
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.
Direct care staff in the Social Impact Center receive monthly personal Wellness days in addition to existing PTO and Paid Holiday benefits
Some benefits only available to full-time staff
Hiring Range: $82,000-$90,000 annually
Responsibilities
Oversee program development, implementation, and monitor delivery.
Ensure high-quality programs through innovative evaluations and ongoing staff training.
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise direct service staff and volunteers.
Provide development, leadership, and support for staff and program subgrantees.
Lead collaboration meetings with subgrantees.
Monitor program outcomes and goals in line with contract requirements, assess contract performance, ensure compliance, conduct data quality assurance, and support subgrantees in achieving desired program outcomes.
Collaborate with other Program Directors and Y Social Impact Center leadership to provide support, leadership, and cross-divisional insights.
Monitor staff productivity, utilization, and documentation in Credible (EHR) and other required systems as contractually outlined.
Manage program spending, budgets, approve expenses, and ensure adherence to financial expectations. Monitor the spend-down of client assistance funds and ensure financial resources are allocated effectively.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, and agencies related to youth, young adult, and family support programs.
Work with the Learning & Impact Team to ensure staff are trained, data is collected, and program participants engage in feedback surveys and evaluations.
Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual program progress reports to funders and provide required data and reports on program effectiveness.
Provide leadership and support for the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
Participate in On-Call rotation with other leaders, providing after-hours crisis support to Swing and overnight staff, approximately every 7 weeks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779)
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
2+ year leadership and experience with staff and volunteer supervision, program development, and budget management.
Experience with monitoring grants or contracts with subgrantees.
Experience and knowledge with youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to visit sites and community organizations.
Accomplished project management expertise with proven execution of accomplishing deliverables in a timeline.
Broad knowledge of program areas, funders, community partners.
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and juggle priorities while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to use good judgment to make sound decisions and resolve problems.
Ability to maintain confidential information and use discretion.
Ability to gain cooperation of others, work effectively as a member of a team, and ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant program area or equivalent education/experience. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.
Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English.
You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
Are very adaptable.
Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
Truly enjoy being of service to people.
Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
OUR MISSION
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
Respect
Responsibility
Honesty
Caring
Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment . Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol -free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information:
( i ) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010:
https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877
(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants:
https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.
