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Directions for Youth & Families

Afterschool & Summer Program Supervisor

Directions for Youth & Families, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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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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