Reach & Rise Group Director

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

6d • $49,233 - $53,000

About The Position

The Reach + Rise Group Program Director oversees and implements the YMCA’s National Reach + Rise Group Mentoring Program at the YMCA of Western North Carolina. Under the supervision of the YMCA Reach + Rise National Directors and the Community Teen Director, the director establishes the group mentoring model by recruiting, training, and matching volunteers and managing risk. The role ensures consistency in training curriculum, data collection, outcome objectives, and ongoing clinical support, and includes attending a virtual three-day training and orientation session on the model.

The position coordinates community services and requires effective interaction with volunteers, youth, families, and community partners. The director manages compliance with grant requirements and the partnership agreement with the Y USA, meets program goals and objectives, and documents outcomes and data according to program protocols. The director also supports inclusive practices, safe program delivery, and the YMCA’s core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Youth Development, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered instead.
• Experience implementing and delivering a program by following specific models, curriculum, and guidelines.
• Experience facilitating and managing a psychoeducational or counseling group.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to deliver services effectively through a variety of systems.
• Strong interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills, including 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.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines, attention to detail, and conscientiousness.
• Ability to stand or be active for extended periods and lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to clearly see, hear, and speak, and to reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment amid noise and activity.
• Availability for full-time hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Fingerprinting upon commencement of employment, with submission to the Association Office human resources department before the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in most of the following areas: leading youth programs or mentoring, including training others or managing volunteers; leadership in youth-focused organizations or groups; and working with vulnerable youth or populations in therapeutic or developmental contexts.
• Certifications in social work, counseling, youth development, or trauma-informed care.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling/Psychology.
• Current enrollment in a Master’s program in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology, or a related field may be considered based on group facilitation and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the YMCA National Reach + Rise Group Mentoring Program.
• Recruit, train, and match program volunteers, and manage program risk.
• Ensure consistency in training curriculum, data collection, outcome objectives, and ongoing clinical support.
• Attend a virtual three-day training and orientation session on the program model.
• Manage compliance with grant requirements and the partnership agreement with the Y USA.
• Ensure program goals and objectives are met and clearly document outcomes and data according to program protocols.
• Complete and submit accurate, timely mentor- and mentee-related records and documents.
• Comply with mandated reporting requirements and YMCA policies for safety, supervision, and risk management.
• Work with YMCA partners to maintain positive and consistent relationships.
• Attend meetings with volunteers, families, school staff, and community-based organizations as needed.
• Provide input on how the mentoring program can better reflect the cultural diversity of children and families in YMCA regions.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings and participate in YMCA events and activities.
• Support service-line or department objectives, participate in budgeting, and steward association resources.
• Develop an approved professional development plan and demonstrate YMCA core values and Cause Driven Leadership competencies.
• Perform other duties as specified by the Reach & Rise National Director(s) or YMCA supervisor.

Benefits

• 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 available for purchase.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement plan with an employer contribution of 12% of salary, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Free YMCA membership.
• Free afterschool childcare and summer day camp.
• Program discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level