Youth Programs & Social Work Leader

Indyhunger; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Social Worker to serve as Manager of Youth Programs & Social Work Services. This leadership role blends direct service, program management, staff supervision, and community engagement to support youth and families.

You will oversee after-school and summer programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with families, schools, and partners to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services that promote positive youth development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Active Indiana social work license (LSW or eligibility) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth, families, and community-based programs.
• Experience in youth development, school-based services, family support services, or nonprofit programming preferred.
• Previous supervisory or program management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, child and adolescent development, and family systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with technology, data entry systems, and program reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee youth program operations, including after-school and summer programs.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise youth program and social work staff.
• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure effective program coverage.
• Monitor compliance with grant requirements, organizational policies, and program standards.
• Support staff growth through ongoing coaching, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure programs are delivered with consistency, quality, and impact.
• Ensure understanding of client psychosocial barriers and process to refer to appropriate services, e.g., clinic.
• Open to providing professional counseling services (within licensure) on a flexible basis through outpatient services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Social Worker to serve as Manager of Youth Programs & Social Work Services. This leadership role blends direct service, program management, staff supervision, and community engagement to support youth and families.

You will oversee after-school and summer programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with families, schools, and partners to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services that promote positive youth development.