Directions for Youth & Families
Afterschool & Summer Program Supervisor
Directions for Youth & Families, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Afterschool & Summer Program Supervisor
Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) is looking for an energetic and creative individual to supervise the Ohio Avenue Youth Center’s after‑school and summer programs. This role is responsible for day‑to‑day program operations, youth programming, and ensuring all funder expectations are met.
About Directions for Youth & Families DFYF is a community‑based mental health and prevention organization that uses a resiliency‑oriented and trauma‑informed framework. Since 1899, DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive programming to the Central Ohio community and serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise Prevention Specialists
Recruit and engage youth
Support parent engagement
Plan and execute special events
Assist with staff training
Conduct weekly supervisions
Complete documentation and other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
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
Schedule Full‑time, Monday–Friday. School year hours: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; summer hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Afterschool programming runs Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–8:00 PM; summer program hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Team meetings and occasional events may require early arrival or extended hours.
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
Mission & Vision Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.
Values Diversity, Accessibility, Acceptance, Collaboration, Investment in individuals, families, and communities.
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About Directions for Youth & Families DFYF is a community‑based mental health and prevention organization that uses a resiliency‑oriented and trauma‑informed framework. Since 1899, DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive programming to the Central Ohio community and serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise Prevention Specialists
Recruit and engage youth
Support parent engagement
Plan and execute special events
Assist with staff training
Conduct weekly supervisions
Complete documentation and other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
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
Schedule Full‑time, Monday–Friday. School year hours: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; summer hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Afterschool programming runs Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–8:00 PM; summer program hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Team meetings and occasional events may require early arrival or extended hours.
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
Mission & Vision Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.
Values Diversity, Accessibility, Acceptance, Collaboration, Investment in individuals, families, and communities.
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