YWCA St. Joseph

Family Resources Department

Job Title: Youth Programs Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: President/CEO

Job Purpose

To provide program development and leadership, community collaboration, and general coordination in the delivery of broad-based programs that meet the needs of families within the community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Program development, management, and evaluation focusing on youth of our community and our mission.
• Develop and plan special events that relate to the mission of the YWCA regarding racial justice and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Develop and maintain a partnership with the St Joseph School District and other surrounding area/service area schools.
• Oversee data collection/quality for accurate data records and statistical information.
• Analyze outcome data to measure program effectiveness and implement strategies for improvement.
• Assess community needs: develop and enhance programming to meet these needs.
• Remain up to date with budget awareness, preparation, and needs.
• Collaborate with community partners to improve services to youth and families.
• Participate in state, local, and internal meetings, events, and activities as needed and assigned.
• Remain up to date on funding needs, funding sources, and funding timelines.
• Assist with monthly funding reports as required.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required and/or assigned.
• Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.
• Other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of family issues including health and community resources.
• Knowledge of program coordination, development, and evaluation.
• Ability to relate to individuals of all ages.
• Skill and knowledge in facilitating groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with media, community, organizations, and participants.
• Ability to write grants, and complete grant reports.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel within the Buchanan County area.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions

• Forty (40) hour workweek with flexibility regarding days/times to meet client needs and/or deadlines.
• Employee works in an office environment and is protected from weather conditions and contaminants but is expected to provide services in other locations as needed.
• Travel could include home visits within a four-county region.
• Some evenings/weekends may be required based upon program needs.

Physical Requirements

• Standing or sitting for long periods, bending, stooping and occasional lifting (not to exceed 50 pounds).
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform activities requiring cooperation, instruction, or speaking with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in person and in writing, with program participants, donors, funders, partners, volunteers, and staff.

Personal Characteristics

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and professional boundaries and ensure own behavior is consistent with professional ethical standards.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the organizations goals of empowering women and eliminating racism.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of consumers.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the consumer and the organization.
• Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals and track details/data/information/activities.
• Technological Aptitude: Understand software applications and maintain skills necessary to effectively perform key responsibilities through the use of company utilized programs.

Competitive salary and benefits package

***YWCA St. Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.***