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Overview

Our Commitment to EquityThe 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

The Executive Director, Housing and Homeless Services (HHS), provides vision and leadership of one of the programmatic divisions of Y Social Impact Center. This position will report to the Vice President, Y Social Impact Center (YSIC), work collaboratively with the Senior Executive, Operations, and other leaders on the YSIC Senior Leadership Team, and work closely with the division’s Leadership Team to set the division’s programmatic vision, philosophy, and approach to meet our mission of interrupting trauma and providing a pathway for all people, especially young people, to reach their full potential. The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and monitoring contracts and budgets, and ensuring contract compliance and staff performance meets and/or exceeds expectations.

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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

What You Will 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.

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $112,000 - $130,000/year

Responsibilities

+ Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise program directors who oversee multiple contracts, ensuring budgetary and programmatic compliance. Provide development and leadership.

+ Establish new program activities and expand program(s) within the community in accordance with the Association and Y Social Impact Center (YSIC) strategic plans.

+ Advise the YSIC Vice President and YSIC Senior Leadership Team on key decisions related to the housing and homeless services programs of the organization in alignment with the strategic plan, agency vision, mission, and values.

+ Prepare and manage an annual budget of 10M+, which includes grant, donor and community partner funding.

+ Evaluate, monitor, and prepare monthly financial actuals and projections.

+ Seek new strategic opportunities to stabilize and grow the division’s programs, including researching new grant opportunities and building relationships with funders and partners.

+ Lead the integration of youth voice into programming, including feedback on existing programs and guidance in establishing new programs.

+ Compile program statistics and provide data and reports as required. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program(s).

+ Provide leadership and guidance to senior staff in developing sound operating plans while maintaining compliance with policies, laws, and regulatory requirements.

+ 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 Association and YSIC marketing plans.

+ Ensure that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are compliant with YMCA, contract, accreditation, and all relevant regulations and other applicable standards.

+ Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.

+ Other duties as assigned.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779)

Qualifications

+ 21 years of age or older

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social services or related field or an equivalent combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

+ 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

+ Two or more years of experience with staff and volunteer supervision, program development, and budget management.

+ Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.

+ Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at successfully building internal and external relationships.

+ Ability to visit program sites and meet with community organizations.

+ Establish and maintain collaborations with diverse organizations.

+ Innovative thinker and creative problem solver.

+ Ability to be flexible, self-motivated and positive, and to respond to the dynamics of a changing environment.

+ Ability to build, inspire, motivate, and lead a team toward success.

+ Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

Additional Preferred Qualifications

+ Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.

+ Master’s degree related to non-profit leadership (public administration, social work, business or related field).

+ Trained in performance excellence standards, including Project Management Professional, Pathways to Excellence or Lean.

+ 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

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to [email protected].