Director of Youth Programs

Are you ready for a meaningful opportunity with a creative, innovative and dynamic organization to make positive change in your community?

Join the Interaction team!

Position Title: Director of Youth Programs

Who is Interaction?

Interaction (formerly Youth Services) has been a highly-respected part of the Windham County of Vermont community since 1972. Our mission: working together to build resilience and be a catalyst for change.

How will I make a difference?

The Director of Youth Programs plays a key role in Interaction’s mission by:

• Providing department oversight regarding an array of programs that relate to support youth and young adults in Windham County.
• Implements best practices to achieve targeted outcomes as required by the department funders.
• Supervise 2-3 Assistant Directors who provide support and coaching of case managers.
• Envisions and oversees the expansion of youth-serving services to the broader community outside the focus of our specific funders.
• Serving as a member of the leadership team at Youth Services and to work collaboratively to further the agency’s mission, vision, and core values.

Your other main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that the youth-serving programs of the agency operate within, and fully implement, the statutory, regulatory, and policy guidelines of Interaction, and the program’s funders.
• Maintain ongoing communications with community partners and funders.
• Provide strong project management skills to ensure the timely, organized and accurate implementation of current and new initiatives.
• Track community needs and consider or implement changes in programming to better serve participants.
• Adapt and maintain client/program tracking systems for the department.

We seek collaborative community-minded team members -

We have found that Interaction staff succeed when they:

• Enjoy collaboration that comes from working on a team
• Value feedback
• Are highly organized
• Are problem-solvers
• Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas
• Are flexible and willing to meet changing priorities
• Are looking for a job that is meaningful

Your Skills

As an applicant, ideally you will the following skills and qualities:

• Builds strong, effective productive partnerships with colleagues
• Assumes good intent and the best in others
• Is open to others’ ideas, input and decisions
• Takes responsibility and initiative
• Committed to continuous learning and growth
• Models, teaches and inspires others
• Highly organized, detail oriented
• Collaborative, flexible team-player; willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Models effective self-care, boundary-setting and stress management
• Embraces diverse styles and perspectives

What are the qualifications for the position?

You can be considered for this position if you meet the following qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related field preferred with at least 3 years direct experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 8 years direct service experience providing intensive case management to youth.
• Experience working with youth and families, including crisis situations.
• Experience managing and training staff in a professional work environment.
• Experience providing trauma-informed supervision
• Experience facilitating group meetings and processes.
• Must have excellent and demonstrated organizational, observation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Advanced computer and analysis skills including experience with web based applications and databases, Microsoft access, excel, word and Google Apps.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@interactionvt.org . We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 a year and comprehensive benefits.

Health, dental, vision, retirement (+match), life/LTD, EAP, PTO, and elective options for additional coverage at group rates.