Director of Family and Community Engagement Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting families and educatorsthrough meaningful programs and community partnerships? Do you havea strong background in social services, family engagement, ormental health support? If so, we invite you to join the YMCA as ourDirector of Family & Community Engagement! About the Role As theDirector of Family & Community Engagement, you will oversee andcoordinate programs that provide vital resources, supervision, andguidance to families and educators. You’ll play a leadership rolein strengthening family engagement initiatives, ensuring staff andfamilies have access to high-quality mental health and socialservice support. This position fosters strong communityrelationships, supervises key personnel, and implements bestpractices that create lasting impact. Key Responsibilities ProgramLeadership & Development Lead the development and implementation offamily and educator support programs in alignment with the YMCA’smission and community needs. Establish and maintain strongcommunity partnerships with organizations such as MSPCC, ARC, DMH,DPH, DCF, and other agencies to provide holistic support services.

Oversee processes for identifying family needs, developingIndividualized Family Plans, and coordinating family meetings withSupportive Case Managers. Supervision & Staff Support Supervise andprovide clinical guidance to Supportive Case Managers and FamilyEngagement Specialists. Support YMCA staff in buildingstrength-based relationships with families and accessing resources.

Community & Family Engagement Develop affiliations with mentalhealth clinics and social service agencies to provide onsite,virtual, and home-based therapeutic support. Collaborate with localhomeless shelters, EOHLC, DTA, and DCF to provide comprehensivefamily support services. Coordinate home visits, peer supportgroups, and parent/caregiver workshops through communitypartnerships. Compliance & Training Ensure compliance with programregulations and industry best practices in family engagement andsupport. Work with the education department to ensure staffunderstand social-emotional development and trauma-informed care.

Resource Development & Advocacy Advocate for family needs bysecuring funding opportunities and developing key supportresources. Strengthen inclusivity and cultural competency withinYMCA programs. Why Work for the Y ? At the YMCA, you’re more thanan employee—you’re part of a mission-driven organization committedto making a difference.

Professional Growth:

Paid training,leadership development, and advancement opportunities across sevenYMCA locations.

Health Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, andemployer-funded life insurance for full-time staff.

Generous TimeOff:

Two weeks paid vacation, plus sick and personal time forfull-time employees.

Retirement Plan:

12% company contribution toyour retirement fund (vested, no match required).

Free YMembership:

Access to swim classes, fitness programs, and discountson childcare, camp, and more! Join Our Team & Make a Difference! Ifyoure passionate about empowering families, strengthening communityconnections, and supporting educators, we encourage you to applytoday! Apply now and be a part of something bigger! QualificationsMaster’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or arelated field (LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent preferred). Minimum of 5years of experience in family support services, social work, ormental health counseling. Experience in clinical supervision,program development, and community resource coordination. Strongleadership, interpersonal, and crisis management skills. Fluency inSpanish is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication withthe ability to relate effectively to and advocate for diversegroups of people from all social and economic backgrounds.

WorkEnvironment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to travelbetween locations for community engagement and supervision.

Occasional lifting of materials up to 20 lbs. Must be able to workflexible hours to meet program and family needs. Ability to standor sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.

Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. The YMCA iscommitted to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunityfor all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race,color, religious creed, protected genetic information, nationalorigin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,disability, or veterans status.