Director, Center for Safety & Empowerment

YWCA Northeast Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Northeast Kansas seeks a CSE Director to lead the Center for Safety and Empowerment programs across multiple counties, ensuring trauma-informed, survivor-centered services and compliance with funder requirements.

You will supervise program managers, coordinate across service areas, and build partnerships to support shelter, crisis response, advocacy, and survivor services. Strong commitment to equity and staff development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of DV/SV/HT/ST or human services programming experience.
• Experience with trauma-informed and survivor-centered service models.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and data tracking.
• Commitment to racial equity and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of all CSE services across counties.
• Ensures trauma-informed, survivor-centered service delivery.
• Maintains program policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supervises program managers and staff, providing coaching and accountability.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with community organizations.
• Coordinates across services for a seamless client experience.
• Prepares for audits, monitoring visits, and quality reviews.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Survivor-centered care

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Project coordination

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Electronic data tracking

Internet

Websites

Job description

YWCA Northeast Kansas seeks a CSE Director to lead the Center for Safety and Empowerment programs across multiple counties, ensuring trauma-informed, survivor-centered services and compliance with funder requirements.

You will supervise program managers, coordinate across service areas, and build partnerships to support shelter, crisis response, advocacy, and survivor services. Strong commitment to equity and staff development is essential.