Program Director I, Social Services

Program Director

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.

This Program Director role presents an excellent opportunity to lead a passionate and skilled team dedicated to supporting children, youth, and young adults involved in the Y's WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) program. The Program Director is responsible for supervising a group of care coordinators, each managing a caseload of up to 10 youth aged 0-20. The team's work is guided by WISe principles, emphasizing family voice and choice, ensuring that services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Collaborating closely with the WISe Program Director the Program Director ensures that the services provided are both client-centered and culturally sensitive, while also fostering strong partnerships with other WISe stakeholders in the community. This position is at the Social Impact Center, the social services branch of YGS. The mission of the Social Impact Center 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 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: You will direct the program development of the assigned program area(s). This position is responsible for ensuring continuity of program and services while providing oversight and development to program staff. This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position may also participate in afterhours on-call activities.

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)
• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.