Teen Youth Group Leader

Position: Teen Youth Group Leader

Full Time Equivalency: 0.56

Hours/Week: 20

Compensation range: $16.67 per hr

Reports to: After School Coordinator

Direct Report(s): 0

Internal Job Code: CS-LE-YGL2

Job Posted: 11/3/2025

Organization Overview

Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. Our enduring belief is that better lives for women all women will lead to stronger families and communities. YWCA is Utahs most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, childrens programs, and a vast array of supportive services. In addition to our work in the area of family violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited childcare and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life.

Mission: YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women,

and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Benefits 20 hours

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to eliminating racism, benefits of working at YWCA include:

• Paid parental leave (six weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Generous package of vacation, sick, and bereavement time available to all employees (amount accrued varies based on hours/week)
  
• 11 paid holidays
• Employer retirement contribution of up to 10.5% of gross annual salary when eligible
• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents

Position Summary

The Teen Youth Group Leader supports YWCA Utahs mission by overseeing programming and daily operations for the Residential Teen Program. This position fosters a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for teen residents through structured activities, mentorship, and positive relationship-building. The leader promotes social-emotional growth, life skills development, and personal empowerment while ensuring trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.

Essential Job functions

• Plan, organize and lead group activities, workshops, and discussions that promote life skills, leadership, and healthy relationships.
• Develop and maintain a consistent schedule or programming that supports educational, emotional and social goals
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages participation and personal growth.
• Assign, monitor, and reinforce individualized behavior goals for each participant.
• Support positive behavior through strength-based coaching and restorative practices.
• Model trauma-informed care practices, creating emotionally and physically safe spaces for all participants.
• Assist in the distribution and collection of enrollment materials and daily attendance. Input participant information into the database.
• Report to Afterschool Coordinator or the Director of DV Childrens Services, any parent or child concerns or complaints, suspicions of child abuse/neglect, extreme acting behaviors, health and safety concerns, or other individual or group concerns.
• Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of facility according to health and hygiene standards, including the toileting area, toys, computers, and food service/preparation area.
• Maintain compliance with Child Care Licensing, Federal Food Program, and YWCA standards.
• Respond appropriately to crises, incidents, and conflicts, following YWCA Utah policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Afterschool staff and Family Case Managers to align programming with youth development goals.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold and act in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding and using Sanctuary Model principles, language, and tools in daily work.
• Model YWCA community standards and encourage program participants and other staff to follow them.

1. Understand and follow all established organizational and program related policies, procedures, and protocols.
2. Keep all necessary records to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with agency, contractual, and legal requirements. Records are expected to be complete, accurate, and timely.
3. Satisfactorily perform all duties outlined in this job description.

• Complete and maintain all training, certifications and licensing related to role, program licensing, and grant standards including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Permit.
• Attend all required staff meetings, individual and/or group supervision, agency-wide staff and other training, as well as any other meetings and activities as requested.
• Monitor campus security in collaboration with all staff to protect the safety and well-being of program participants, staff, and visitors.

Competencies & Essential Skills:

• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinker: Ability to solve and analyze problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to provide exceptional customer service to supporters, partners, board members and co-workers. Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently within close time constraints. Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment.
• Business Knowledge: Ability to effectively complete the components of a multi-disciplinary and multi-programmatic organization and partner organizations. Have knowledge and understanding of Anti-racism, gender equity and violence against women.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.
• Technology/Tools: Ability to use various computer systems and applications including proficiency in online and electronic communication strategies.
• Commitment to mission: Demonstrates commitment to YWCA Utahs mission and philosophy. Actively engages in YWCA Utahs anti-racism work.
• Compliance: Adhere to YWCA Utahs policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of the work.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Welcoming & inclusive personality
• General knowledge of direct victim services, violence against women and sexual violence issues; gender and race equity, from a feminist perspective.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse ages, ethnicity, socio-economic backgrounds, and beliefs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have experience working with youth. Knowledge about the issue of domestic violence and about child development (through adolescence) is helpful. Work experience in these areas is preferred.
• Ability to relate in a positive and nurturing way with children and adolescents.
• An understanding of, and agreement with, YWCA Utahs mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism, and empowerment of women.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis; some weekends and evenings are required.
• Proficiency with general office duties, computer systems, and technology.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established
• Demonstrated experience functioning within multidisciplinary settings.
• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate and invite collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Must be able to pass Department of Health and Human Services criminal background check, meet I-9 requirements, and, if driving agency vehicles, a valid Utah drivers license, automobile insurance and motor vehicle record.

Physical/Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees; walk and stand for long periods of time; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. Travel to attend conferences, training, outreach and other events occurs routinely.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values a diverse workplace. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.