YMCA Senior Vice President of Housing, Shelter, and Social Responsibility

YMCA
Salary
$145,000.00
$160,000.00
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YMCA Central Ohio seeks Senior VP to lead housing, shelter, social programs, manage staff, and build partnerships for community impact.
Job Description

The YMCA of Central Ohio is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to fill the pivotal role of Senior Vice President of Housing, Shelter, and Social Responsibility. As a key member of the executive team, the Senior Vice President will bridge the gap between related programs and the overarching goals outlined in the YMCA’s strategic plan. Knowledge of typical funding sources, trends, and industry best practices will help this individual succeed; familiarity with CARF accreditation and operations standards is key. Responsible for ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and financial sustainability, the Senior Vice President will lead program development, oversee a team of approximately 250 full-time staff, manage volunteers, cultivate community relations, and steward new and existing partnerships. In advancing the YMCA’s commitment to housing, shelter, and social responsibility, the Senior Vice President will make a lasting impact in the Central Ohio community.

Qualifications

Please note: All interested applicants should apply by emailing an updated cover letter and resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position. 
Key Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, or equivalent required; Master's preferred (or a combination of education and  experience). 
  • Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a shelter and/or low-income housing environment. • Ability to direct total operations through supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budget, and program development. • Training requirements: 
    • CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications must be obtained within the first 60 days 
    • Within 1 year of hire (and every 2 years thereafter): Non-violent crisis intervention, community resources, cultural competency, child and elder abuse, ethics, mental health/substance abuse, motivational interviewing, and evacuation procedures. 
    • Organizational Leader certification; if not certified, must obtain certification within 24 months 
  • Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people, and finding ways to  help and support our neighbors. 
  • Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations. 
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and  community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.  
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations. 

Please note: All interested applicants should apply by emailing an updated cover letter and resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position. 

Essential Functions
  • Thinks, communicates, and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes and implements strategies and initiatives to impact areas of YMCA impact; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.  
  • Ensure that the YMCA’s housing, shelter, and social responsibility programs have a long-term strategy that achieves the mission and makes consistent and timely progress toward association goals and in alignment with community goals and best practices. • In partnership with association services, lead designated programs, facilities, and financial plans with various teams and stakeholders to meet goals and stated objectives. 
  • Promote board and advisory committee participation in housing, shelter, and social responsibility areas of the organization’s work. • Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the various fields represented by the YMCA’s strategic initiatives. Create systems and policies based on best practices in their designated areas. 
  • Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This may include CARF  accreditation, Medicaid compliance, and other regulatory and YMCA requirements. 
  • Track and report progress to the board and community on specified metrics and important factors influencing statistics and goals for the YMCA. Metrics may include but are not limited to occupancy, services, and program outcome data. Reviews data for quality and accuracy. 
  • Create and publicize the activities of Housing, Shelter, and Social Responsibility to establish sound working relationships and  cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations. 
  • Represent and promote YMCA goals and objectives to funding sources, agencies, organizations, and the general public.  • Responsible for the recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, training, and development of designated YMCA employees and  ensuring their success as YMCA leaders in our locations and out in the community. 
  • Develop and guide annual goals set for the department and for individual YMCA leaders; document progress toward these goals  and evaluate, when necessary. 
  • Maintain a climate that attracts, maintains, and motivates a diverse team of qualified leaders who are deeply committed to the  mission of the YMCA and our strategic plan. 
  • Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth. Participates in required abuse risk management training. Reports suspicious  and inappropriate behaviors. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and  community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities  

Manages and coaches a team of 5-7 leaders in the Housing, Shelter, and Social Responsibility area, who supervise approximately 300  leaders for the YMCA of Central Ohio. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Please note: All interested applicants should apply by emailing an updated cover letter and resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.