Director, Youth and Community Partnerships

Position Summary:

Responsible for designing, developing, and sustaining strategic partnerships that improve outcomes for youth and families. This role focuses on fostering collaboration between community organizations, school systems, behavioral health services, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to youth well-being and development. 

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and government agencies.
• Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between community initiatives and organizational goals.
• Represent the organization in coalitions, forums, and community stakeholder groups.
• Lead outreach and engagement efforts to elevate youth and family voices in planning and decision-making.
• Organize community forums, listening sessions, and youth advisory councils.
• Promote visibility and awareness of services through public speaking and community events.
• Collaborate with staff working on youth and partnership-related initiatives.
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning and funding opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports for funders, leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements related to youth services and partnerships.
• Demonstrated success building multi-sector partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Knowledge of systems impacting youth (e.g. mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, education)
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. 
• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word. 
• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)