Director of Youth and Family Services
Transformmn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Reports to:
Senior Director of Community Transformation Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours /week Benefits:
Medical, Dental, HSA, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Position Summary
The Director of Youth and Family Services provide strategic leadership and firsthand program oversight for Damascus Way’s multigenerational programming serving youth and families impacted by incarceration and substance use. This role balances program leadership, direct service, and partnership development while advancing Damascus Way’s mission. Core Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and refine youth and family services addressing generational impacts of incarceration and substance use. Ensure trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices and establish clear program outcomes. Program Implementation & Management
Oversee daily operations, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and use data for continuous improvement. Assume additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the successful implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement of family‑centered programming. Direct Coordinated Services
Maintain a caseload of youth and families, delivering assessments, goal planning, advocacy, and crisis intervention, while coordinating and facilitating family‑centered groups to support healing, stability, and positive outcomes. Supervise staff, support professional development, and foster a learning-oriented team culture. Partnerships, Contracts & Grants
Develop and maintain community partnerships, manage grant and contractual outcomes, and ensure compliance and reporting requirements. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years relevant experience; program leadership; grant/contract experience. Certified Peer Recovery Service Eligibility, lived experience, Minnesota systems knowledge.
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Senior Director of Community Transformation Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours /week Benefits:
Medical, Dental, HSA, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Position Summary
The Director of Youth and Family Services provide strategic leadership and firsthand program oversight for Damascus Way’s multigenerational programming serving youth and families impacted by incarceration and substance use. This role balances program leadership, direct service, and partnership development while advancing Damascus Way’s mission. Core Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and refine youth and family services addressing generational impacts of incarceration and substance use. Ensure trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices and establish clear program outcomes. Program Implementation & Management
Oversee daily operations, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and use data for continuous improvement. Assume additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the successful implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement of family‑centered programming. Direct Coordinated Services
Maintain a caseload of youth and families, delivering assessments, goal planning, advocacy, and crisis intervention, while coordinating and facilitating family‑centered groups to support healing, stability, and positive outcomes. Supervise staff, support professional development, and foster a learning-oriented team culture. Partnerships, Contracts & Grants
Develop and maintain community partnerships, manage grant and contractual outcomes, and ensure compliance and reporting requirements. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years relevant experience; program leadership; grant/contract experience. Certified Peer Recovery Service Eligibility, lived experience, Minnesota systems knowledge.
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