Maternal Mental Wellness Director

Great Miami Valley YMCA•Hamilton, OH

13h•$50,000

About The Position

The Maternal Mental Wellness Director provides leadership for the Maternal Wellness Center at the Booker T. Washington Community Center, a three-year, bi3-funded initiative supporting Black and Hispanic mothers from pregnancy through three years postpartum. This role oversees day-to-day program operations, supervises wellness support staff, coordinates services delivered by external partners and providers, and ensures programming remains culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and grounded in community voice. The Director plays a central role in shaping a trusted, affirming space where mothers feel supported, respected, and connected. The Maternal Mental Wellness Director serves as the primary operational lead for the Maternal Wellness Center and works closely with BTW leadership to translate vision into lived experience for families. While this role does not hold final organizational authority, it is entrusted with meaningful autonomy to guide daily decisions that shape participant experience, staff support, partner engagement, and program flow. This is a build-and-grow role suited for a relational leader who is comfortable working in early-stage environments, supervising staff, and developing systems that honor care, dignity, and trust. The position is non-clinical and grounded in community-based, culturally affirming practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting community-based health, mental health, or family support programs
Experience working with Black and/or Hispanic communities
Strong relationship-building, communication, and coordination skills, including the ability to listen for understanding and work effectively across differences
Experience working in community-led, trust-based, or trauma-informed environments

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in maternal health, mental health, or community-based wellness programming
Master’s degree in a related field
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience supervising staff or leading small teams, with an approach that supports growth, accountability, and shared purpose
Experience supporting grant-funded initiatives
Demonstrated openness to learning, feedback, and growth in evolving environments

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Implementation
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Partner & Service Coordination
Evaluation, Learning & Grant Accountability
Operations, Planning & Sustainability
Supervise and support wellness support staff, including community health workers, peer navigators, and/or wellness facilitators
Provide coaching, scheduling oversight, and performance support aligned with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
Foster a team culture rooted in trust, accountability, shared purpose, and care
Support staff onboarding, alignment, and ongoing learning
Lead the day-to-day implementation and refinement of maternal mental wellness programs and activities
Ensure programming reflects the lived experiences and needs of Black and Hispanic mothers from pregnancy through three years postpartum
Oversee program schedules, staffing coverage, and use of the Maternal Wellness Center space
Adjust programming based on learning, participation data, and community feedback
Build, cultivate, and steward relationships with culturally aligned mental health providers, doulas, wellness practitioners, and community-based organizations
Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners delivering services at BTW
Support development and maintenance of referral pathways into the Maternal Wellness Center
Represent the Maternal Wellness Center in community and collaborative spaces, as appropriate
Coordinate calendars, session logistics, and communication with contracted service providers
Support onboarding and alignment of external partners delivering services at the Center
Maintain a relationship-centered, trust-based approach to service delivery
Coordinate participation tracking and data collection across maternal wellness offerings
Support baseline and follow-up wellbeing check-ins in collaboration with BTW leadership and external evaluation partners
Contribute to grant reporting, learning conversations, and indicator refinement
Use data and shared learning to inform continuous program improvement
Manage program timelines and deliverables aligned with the bi3 work plan
Monitor program-related expenses in collaboration with BTW leadership
Contribute to sustainability planning and integration of maternal wellness programming into BTW’s broader work
Participate in internal planning meetings and selected external meetings