Afterschool & Summer Program Supervisor

• Looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children & families?
• Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
• Is your workplace's commitment to a healthy work culture important to you?

Join DFYF's team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities

Who we are:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYF's programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

Position overview:

Directions for Youth & Families is seeking an energetic and creative individual to join our After-School team as the Supervisor of the Ohio Avenue Youth Center. This role is responsible for day-to-day program operations, youth programming, and ensuring all funder expectations are met.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervising Prevention Specialists
• Recruiting and engaging youth
• Supporting parent engagement
• Planning and executing special events
• Assisting with staff training
• Conducting weekly supervisions
• Completing documentation and other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager

Applicants should be prepared to create a welcoming, engaging, and safe environment for all youth using a Trauma-Informed and Resiliency-Oriented approach.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position.
School year hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Summer hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Team meetings and occasional special events may require early arrival or extended hours.

Afterschool programming occurs Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM; summer program hours are 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Applicants must be comfortable working with youth ages 8–18, completing daily documentation, and using basic computer skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license with insurance
• Excellent engagement skills and ability to redirect youth, facilitate activities, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Minimum of 2 years of staff supervision experience preferred
• Strong youth development skills, including motivating and challenging students
• Ability to create and maintain a warm, structured, and orderly program environment, including enforcing behavior expectations
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and program management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, professional team member

What Makes Us Great:

• Free health insurance
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Merit-based pay increases
• Career growth with resiliency and trauma training
• Free CEU training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Longevity bonus
• Supportive, positive work environment
• Amazing coworkers

Schedule
Monday to Friday

Our Mission
Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

Our Vision
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.

Our Values
Quality
• Diversity
• Accessibility
• Acceptance
• Collaboration
• Investment in individuals, families, and communities