Director of Community & Youth Programs

Youth For Christ International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ International's Gracehaven program seeks a Community Services Director in Columbus, OH to lead counseling, case management, outreach, and training teams, while guiding budgeting, strategic planning, and program development for trafficking prevention and youth services.

The role ensures clinical quality, compliance with licensing and accreditation, and the supervision of staff through performance reviews, training, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field is required; licensure preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated organizational and team management experience.
• Experience with Medicaid billing, grant management, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and accountability for counseling, case management, training, and outreach teams.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, grants, and fiscal accountability.
• Oversee clinical and case management services across programs with quality standards.
• Lead community outreach, training, and partnership development for referrals.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and program standards.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Budgeting & financial management

Grant & Medicaid billing

Partnership development

Program operations management

Training program development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field

LSW/LPC licensure preferred, not required

Job description

Youth For Christ International's Gracehaven program seeks a Community Services Director in Columbus, OH to lead counseling, case management, outreach, and training teams, while guiding budgeting, strategic planning, and program development for trafficking prevention and youth services.

The role ensures clinical quality, compliance with licensing and accreditation, and the supervision of staff through performance reviews, training, and ongoing professional development.