Reach & Rise Group Director

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Youth Services - Asheville, NC, Position Type: Full Time Salary, Education Level: Bachelors Degree , Salary Range: $49232.81 - $53000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Child Care, ABOUT US  The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are “For All”. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.ABOUT THE ROLEUnder the supervision of the YMCA Reach + Rise National Directors and the Community Teen Director, the Reach + Rise Group Program Director is responsible for oversight and implementation of the YMCA’s National Reach + Rise Group Mentoring Program at the YMCA of WNC. The Reach + Rise Group Program Director has a background in mental health or social work and will establish the Reach + Rise Group Program Model by recruiting, training, and matching volunteers, as well as responsible for managing risk. They ensure uniformity of training curriculum, data collection, outcome objectives, and ongoing clinical support. The Reach + Rise Group Program Director will attend a virtual three-day training and orientation session on the model. This position is concerned with the delivery and coordination of services in the community. To this end, the Program Director must have the interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, youth, and the community. The Program Director effectively manages and ensures compliance with all aspects of the grant and the partnership agreement with the Y USA. Program development and management skills required. The Program Director ensures that all goals and objectives are met for the program in their association and must have the ability to clearly document outcomes and data per program protocols. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources Provides accurate, timely completion and submission of all mentor/mentee – related records and documents Complies with the legal standards for mandated reporting Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Works with all YMCA partners to ensure positive and consistent relationship Attends regular meetings with volunteers, families, and with staff from schools and/or community-based organizations as needed Provides input as to how the mentoring program can better reflect the cultural diversity of the children and families in the respective YMCA regions Attends all required trainings and staff meetings as required by the YMCA of the USA Actively participates in YMCA events and activities and adheres to the YMCA Core Values Develops an approved plan for professional development Other duties as specified by the Reach & Rise National Director(s)  Demonstrates the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff Demonstrates competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth. Availability: Full time hours & some evenings and weekends Completes other duties as specified by the YMCA supervisor and Reach & Rise National Director(s)ABOUT YOUQualifications Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Youth Development, or a related field required.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of experience in most of the following areas is preferred:  Leading youth programs or mentoring, especially if it involved training others or managing volunteers Leadership roles in youth-focused organizations or groups (including informal or community-based settings) Working with vulnerable youth or populations, especially in therapeutic or developmental contexts Certifications in social work, counseling, youth development, or trauma-informed care are considered a strong asset and may help supplement gaps in experience. Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling/Psychology preferred. Current enrollment in a Master’s SW or Counseling/Psychology program or related field will be considered based on group facilitation & mentoring experience. Experience implementing and delivering a program by following specific program models, curriculum, and guidelines is required. Experience facilitating and managing a psychoeducational or counseling group is required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills; English language Ability to effectively deliver services through a variety of systems Must have excellent interpersonal, public relations, and communications skills, and the ability to interact with volunteers, youth, and the community Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software Requires strong organizational skills, prioritization of workloads in order to meet deadlines, as well as detail orientation and conscientiousnessPHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOBThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak. Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity Physical demands are a combination of active & sedentary work. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors.  Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work.  FULL-TIME BENEFITSFull-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Qualifications: