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
Supports low-income youth and young adults who may have experience in foster care, homelessness, disconnection from school, juvenile justice and/or other systems in developing the skills to live independently. Provides program coordination, operational support and staff supervision. Assists program directors in advancing program and operational goals. Provides program participants with a welcoming and supportive environment.
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.
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) available immediately upon hire
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Hiring Range: $28.00 – 31.00/hr
Responsibilities
Provides program coordination to one or more program areas, ensuring staff coverage, support for staff and participants and other operational activities as assigned. Coaches staff in program areas to ensure highest level of service.
Provides specialized services to young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
Supports program director(s) in ensuring high-quality service delivery, contract compliance and outcome achievement; must understand contract/grant terms and conditions.
Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes and other documentation in designated databases.
Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially. Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community. May coordinate delivery of life skills workshops.
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.
Supervision of year-round employees, volunteers, interns or national service members (AmeriCorps, etc.).
Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
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
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, administration or related field or equivalent experience, Masters preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Minimum three years of experience working with teens or young adults in foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including skills in coaching and giving/receiving feedback.
Strong organizational skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.*
Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.*
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 may be helpful.
* Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one year of experience supervising employees or full-time interns, volunteers or national service members (AmeriCorps, etc.).
This role has the potential to transport clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using your own vehicle ( proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration are required ). Driving duties for this role are optional, but preferred.* Driving roles are safety-sensitive . To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:
YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Speeding
Improper Lane Change
Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
Failure to obey Traffic Sign
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:
DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
Driving with an open container of alcohol
Reckless Driving
Hit and Run – property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
Racing
Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
Speeding over 20 mph
Fleeing and/or eluding police
Any other felony driving conviction(s)
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:
More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history.
More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle
*Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.
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. 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.
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