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 Utah's most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, children's 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 Utah's 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.

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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.