Program Director II – Arcadia Services

Job Summary

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.

• 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.
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

• Establish new program activities and expand program(s) within the community in accordance with the Association and Branch strategic plans related to young support.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise housing case managers and volunteers in assigned areas. Provide development and leadership.
• Monitor staff schedules, ensuring site is staffed 24/7 as contractually required.
• Collaborate with other Program Directors to provide support and leadership to the Drop-In resource center for youth and young adults.
• Compile program statistics and provide data and reports as required. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program(s).
• Provide leadership and support for branch management team, annual fund-raising campaign, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
• Manage program budgets ensuring that programs do not
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools and agencies related to family support programs.
• Develop, produce, and distribute program information necessary to promote programs, in accordance with branch marketing plans.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are following YMCA standards concerning contracts, accreditation, and all relevant regulations and other applicable standards.
• Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Ensure upkeep of related facilities and equipment.
• Participate in South King County On-Call rotation with other leaders which provides after hours emergency crisis support to Swing and overnight staff. On Call participation is required and is for one week, approximately every 7 weeks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A BA degree or higher in psychology, social services, or a related field, or any combination of education, experience, and measurable performance that demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
• 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.).

• Lived 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.

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