Overview
The Roy Street Director II will lead Social Impact Center Y’s service delivery and building oversight at the Roy Street Transitional Living Program located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Roy Street TLP has 40 units of housing for young adults ages 18-24 in one apartment building. The Roy Street Program Director will supervise a team of Case Managers who will work directly with a caseload of residents, coordinate community service provider engagement, oversee volunteer support, manage and foster relationships with King County Regional Homelessness Authority and other community businesses, resources, and services. The Y Social Impact Center Y is the service provider that will provide young adult residents with direct services to achieve self-identified goals and increase stability in their lives. The Roy Street Program Director will supervise staff that will be onsite 24 hours per day. Evenings, Weekends, and overnight requirements will occur occasionally as needed. The ability to work occasionally out of the Y’s other Seattle/King County offices will also be an expectation of the position. This position will report to and work closely with Social Impact Center’s Program Director III of Facility-Based Housing and Homeless Services to manage and facilitate the programmatic vision, philosophy, and approach at Roy Street to meet our mission of accelerating young people’s ability to build safe, successful and happy lives .
This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of the 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 toward 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)
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Hiring Range: $76,960 - $84,656
Responsibilities
Oversee contracts, ensuring budgetary and programmatic compliance.
Establish new program activities and expand opportunities within the community following the Association and Branch strategic plans.
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise housing case managers and volunteer’s development and leadership.
Advises the Program Director III, Sr. Program Director, and Leadership Team on key decisions related to King County housing and homeless services programs that align with the strategic plan, agency vision, mission, and values.
Seeks new strategic opportunities to grow YGS’ housing and homeless services in King County, including researching new grant opportunities and building relationships with funders and partners.
Fosters the integration of Social Impact Center Y’s housing and homeless services programs and staff within King County.
Leads the opportunities for youth and young adult voice into programming, including feedback on services at Roy Street Apartments.
Participate in the Housing Director Emergency On Call Rotation. This on call shift rotation takes place approximately every seven weeks for a one week period of time.
Compile program statistics and provide data and reports as required. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program and case management.
Provide leadership and support for Social Impact Center’s leadership team with project management and additional support in King County
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, and agencies related to youth and young adult support programs.
Develop, produce, and distribute program information necessary to promote programs, following branch marketing.
Ensure that safety procedures are followed and that all staff comply with YMCA training requirements.
Ensure high-quality programming through innovative program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours can be flexible. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasional lifting office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
Qualifications
Previous experience managing housing contracts such as Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing
5+ years of professional or volunteer experience working with high-risk, system-involved (homeless, justice, behavioral health, foster care) youth and/or young adults or equivalent community-based or informal service to this youth/young adult population
2+ years of leadership and supervisory experience with teams, individual staff, or volunteers
Experience with program development, leadership development, contract management, and financial management.
Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and abuse prevention.
Accomplished project management expertise with proven execution of accomplishing deliverables in a timeline.
Broad knowledge of program areas, funders, and 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 the 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.
Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Additional Preferred Qualifications
College degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field. Other applicable education, training, and experience will be considered, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
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.
The 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
At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.
Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities.
“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; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org or the HR department at 206.382.5082.
MISSION STATEMENT:
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
Job Locations US-WA-Seattle
Posted Date 2 weeks ago (5/10/2024 12:33 PM)
ID 2024-16318
Type Regular Full-Time
# of Openings 1
Location Social Impact Center- Roy St
Category Social Impact Center
Address 621 12th Ave E
Minimum compensation USD $76,960.00/Yr.
