What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at Old Colony YMCA?
Job description
The RALLY Program is an Independent Living program run by the Old Colony Y, funded by the Mass. Dept of Youth Services. Up to 8 youth ages 18-22 are housed in apartments across the northeast region of the state. The Director has a direct caseload of up to four clients and is also responsible for various administrative aspects of the program. These include training, hiring, payroll etc. Ability to work with others in a small team environment is a must.
Job Functions:
- Development of a housing network of public and private housing entities and landlords
- Collaborate with DYS staff to assist youth with their needs, overcome barriers, and assist with developing self-sufficiency goals
- Review youth income and expenses, credit histories, and CORI/criminal background checks in order to determine potential barriers
- Conduct workshops and/or life skills groups and individual meetings
- Complete program intakes and discharge/transition plans
- Maintain up-to-date client records
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested
- Conduct site inspections and apartment searches as needed
- Enter youth progress notes into online database
- Provide on call coverage on evenings and weekends
- Transport clients to and from appointments, interviews, etc.
- Assist in purchasing supplies and furnishing apartments
- Maintain and submit expense reports to business office to ensure proper payments
Education/Experience/Physical Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, or Related Field
- 2 years' experience in juvenile justice programs
- Must be able to drive and have current valid drivers license and vehicle
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Ability to sit down, stand up, walk up and down stairs and bend over during the course of the day.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Preferred)
- DYS: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lowell, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, or Related Field
- 2 years' experience in juvenile justice programs
- Must be able to drive and have current valid drivers license and vehicle
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Ability to sit down, stand up, walk up and down stairs and bend over during the course of the day.
Salary : $60,000
