Executive Director

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: YMCA Safe Place Services - Louisville, KY 40217Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $97,000.00 - $106,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Administration and Executive LeadershipWHO WE ARE:
Louisville, is a vibrant city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and dynamic blend of southern charm and urban sophistication. Nestled along the Ohio River, it is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, the iconic horse race held annually at Churchill Downs. Louisville boasts a diverse array of attractions, including the Muhammad Ali Center, a thriving arts scene with numerous galleries, theaters, and the renowned Speed Art Museum. The city's culinary landscape is equally impressive, featuring a burgeoning food and bourbon scene. Its historic neighborhoods, scenic parks, and warm hospitality, Louisville offers a unique and inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. 
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is a cornerstone of community well-being, offering a diverse range of programs and services aimed at fostering healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. In addition to 10 wellness facility locations, the Y offers childcare, youth sports, swim lessons, summer camps, Safe Place Services Shelter House and other youth and adult programming. 
Committed to inclusivity, the YMCA ensures that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Through its dedicated staff and volunteers, the YMCA of Greater Louisville continues to create a positive impact by promoting physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of community among its members.


POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Executive Director of Safe Place Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all youth crisis and shelter programs within the YMCA of Greater Louisville. This role supervises the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services for vulnerable youth while advancing the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Additionally, this position ensures a seamless system of response, assessment, intervention, and referral for all clients with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential by reducing risk factors, navigating systems towards successful life transition, ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis and building competencies and social capital.
Safe Place Services has a range of programs including Shelter House (a 24-hour Emergency Shelter for teens); the Y-NOW Mentoring program (11-14yr old youth); the Youth Development Drop-in Center (18-24yr old homeless youth); Street Outreach Services and local Project Safe Place. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
 


Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight


Direct all Safe Place Services programs (e.g., emergency youth shelter, outreach, transitional living, Youth Drop-In Center, YNOW
Ensure program quality, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations
Lead quality assurance efforts and continuous program improvement 
Ensure that program initiatives support the overall strategic priorities, program goals, key performance indicators, and strategic direction as established by the organization 
Foster a mission-driven, trauma-informed, and youth-centered culture


Board & Volunteer Development 

Leads board development and recruitment, ensuring active and effective volunteer leadership
Provides staff leadership to volunteer boards, including preparation of reports, strategic discussions and program updates and outcomes and overall progress.
Partners with volunteer board leadership and committees to strengthen governance, community engagement and strategic alignment 
Leads Board Members and volunteers in the Annual Campaign and other fundraising initiatives 
Guides the board in identifying new and major donors in collaboration with the Financial Development team
Engages all YMCA volunteers and stakeholders in mission advancement


Staff & Organizational Leadership

Hire, supervise, and develop leadership teams and program staff 
Ensure that program initiatives support the overall strategic priorities, program goals, key performance indicators, and strategic direction as established by the organization 
Directly supervise and support department leaders, providing regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development. 
Conducts regular team triage meetings and staff meetings to discuss matters pertaining to treatment issues, policies and procedures, case management, and staff relations.
Plans and/or facilitates relevant trainings for the development of staff skills and knowledge


Business Administration 

Develop and manage annual operating budgets
Ensure fiscal responsibility, reporting, and compliance 
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