Reach and Rise Program Director

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the YMCA Reach & Rise National Director, the Reach & Rise® 1:1 Program Director is responsible for oversight and ongoing development and implementation of the YMCA’s National Reach & Rise Mentoring Program. This position is concerned with the delivery and coordination of services in the community. To this end, the Reach & Rise® 1:1 Program Director must have the interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, youth, and the community.

This is a grant funded position.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Establish the Reach & Rise Program Model by recruiting, training, and matching volunteers, as well as responsible for managing risk.
• Ensure uniformity of training curriculum, data collection, outcome objectives, and ongoing clinical support.
• Work with research partners to collect and produce all data related to the child, the family, and the mentoring relationship, in accordance with OJJDP grant requirements.
• Serve as the clinical mind for the respective association.
• Participate in training provided by the National Director. 
• Deliver and coordinate services in the community.
• Manage and ensure compliance with all aspects of active grants and the partnership agreements with OJJDP, and YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Responsible for contract and budget management, organization and systems management, and program development.
• Ensure 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.
• Provide accurate, timely completion and submission of all mentor/mentee related documents.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and implement the mentee growth plans, utilizing various intervention methods and techniques.
• Supervise and manage direct reports.
• Work with all YMCA partners to ensure positive and consistent relationship.
• As needed, attend regular meetings with volunteers, families, and with staff from schools and/or community-based organizations. Comply with the legal standards for mandated reporting.
• Provide input as to how the mentoring program can better reflect the cultural diversity of the children and families in the respective YMCA regions.
• Participate in all required training as required by the YMCA of the USA, OJJDP grant, and YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Actively participates in YMCA events and activities and adheres to the YMCA Core Values.
• Develop an approved plan for professional development.
• Completion of all required paperwork per the partnership agreement and as specified by the OJJDP grant requirements.
• Ensure that all goals and objectives are met for the program in their association and clearly document outcomes and data per program protocols.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling
• 2+ years of experience working with the target population
• 1+ years of direct people management experience
• Must have the ability to effectively deliver services through a variety of systems

• Experience implementing and delivering a program by following specific program model, curriculum and guidelines.
• Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be available for some evening and weekend events
• Familiarity and experience working with target population
• Familiarity and experience working in or with community-based agencies
• Familiarity