Teen Center Program Manager
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Community Health, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian -
Social Work
Youth Development, Community Health
The Teen Center Program Manager is responsible for the daily leadership, coordination, and operational management of the YMCA of Yonkers Teen Center and associated youth development initiatives. This position oversees youth-centered programming focused on leadership development, mentoring, workforce readiness, recreation, wellness, prevention services, academic support, and community engagement for adolescents and young adults ages 12–21.
The Teen Center includes multiple program components, including OASAS-funded recovery-support and Clubhouse programming, Y-Achievers, workforce development initiatives, mentoring programs, wellness activities, leadership development opportunities, recreational enrichment, and other grant-supported youth services. The Program Manager supervises staff, ensures program quality and compliance, supports participant engagement, coordinates community partnerships, and maintains a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment for all participants.
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Youth Development, Recreation, Education, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field required.
Minimum three years of experience in youth development, community programming, prevention services, behavioral health, recovery-support services, or related fields required.
Supervisory or program leadership experience preferred.
Experience with grant-funded, compliance-driven, community-based, OASAS-funded, or recovery-support programming strongly preferred.
CASAC, CASAC-T, or prior experience working within OASAS-funded prevention or recovery-support programming strongly preferred.
Candidates without a CASAC credential must be willing to obtain CASAC-T certification within a timeframe established by the YMCA of Yonkers upon hire.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills required.
Ability to effectively engage adolescents, families, community stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, positive youth development principles, recovery-support models, and youth engagement strategies preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and organizational management systems preferred.
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