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Youth For Christ USA Inc. · 4 months ago

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Willmar, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Youth For Christ USA Inc. is a religious nonprofit organization focused on fostering healthy relationships with youth through Christ-centered programs. They are seeking a Mental Health Program Director responsible for overseeing the Rebalance program and assisting with the Campus Life program, ensuring compliance, managing coaches, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Establish and maintain relationships with DHS (Department of Human Services), and school districts to secure contracts and enroll students in Rebalance classes

Work directly with school systems to expand Rebalance class offerings and ensure alignment with school schedules and needs

Problem-solve challenges related to youth, parents, teachers, schools, DHS, and games to ensure smooth program operations

Foster and grow the area Campus Life program and create synergy between Rebalance and Campus Life

Supervise and support Rebalance coaches, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver classes effectively

Conduct twice-yearly observations of all coaches’ classes, providing feedback and support as needed

Organize meetings and training sessions for coaches to enhance program delivery and professional development

Be on call during class times to address any urgent issues that arise

Manage the scheduling of classes and coaches, ensuring all sessions are adequately staffed

Maintain ongoing communication with parents, addressing concerns, providing updates, and ensuring a positive experience for youth

Coordinate with proper entities/people to ensure meals/snacks are available for students as needed

Monitor and verify waivers before youth participation, ensuring compliance with all program policies

Send reminders and updates to coaches regarding text messages to students throughout the week via Slack

Review, check, and distribute letters and official communications as needed

Handle all billing and invoicing for DHS, and school districts, ensuring timely payments and financial tracking

Assist in grant applications and completion of required paperwork to secure funding and maintain program sustainability

Qualification

Program managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsBilling experienceGrant writingTeam managementProblem-solvingOrganizational abilitiesRelationship buildingFlexibility

Required

Experience working with DHS, or school districts in a program management or administrative role

Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising and training staff

Excellent organizational abilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and responsibilities

Effective problem-solving skills, especially in high-pressure situations involving youth, parents, and institutional partners

Strong written and verbal communication skills to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders

Flexibility and availability to be on call during class times to handle urgent matters

Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC

Participation in YFC's Blueprint for Leadership

Understands YFC's 5 Essentials and leads through this model

Self-Motivator

Strong moral character and of good repute

Connect well with youth

Well-spoken in front of youth and adults

Manage a team of diverse volunteers

Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills

Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

Good relationship building skills with adults and young people

Perseverance through opposition and obstacles

Preferred

Experience with billing, contracts, and grant writing preferred

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Ministry experience preferred

Company

Youth For Christ USA Inc.

YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.

Founded in 1944