Director, Youth and Family Division

NAMI Ohio, a leading mental health advocacy organization, is seeking a Director for its Youth and Family Division. This role oversees daily operations, including managing programs such as Family Peer Support Certification Training, Youth Programs, and Peer Support Expansion. The Director supervises staff, manages grants and budgets, and collaborates with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Key responsibilities include staff supervision, program development, and advocacy initiatives to improve youth and family mental health access across Ohio.

Required Skills:

• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, with a willingness to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capacity to identify partnership opportunities and plan for future program expansion.
• In-depth knowledge of state rules and regulations relevant to program operations, with the ability to stay current on legislative changes.
• Understanding of Ohio’s youth-serving systems (e.g., mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, education, family and children services).
• Ability to collaborate across NAMI Departments and Affiliates to enhance youth and family programming.
• Ability to implement core NAMI initiatives in partnership with Affiliates and peers.
• Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to be a vocal champion for youth and families involved in the mental health system.
• Strong task management, flexibility, time management and stress management skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, coach and support a professional team.
• Strong facilitation, program, and activity management skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture strategic vision.
• Proficiency in database systems, data collection methods, and database design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience working with youth-serving systems of care, such as mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, education, family and children services.
• Thorough knowledge of youth mental health issues and related best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable state rules and regulations, with the ability to stay current on legislative changes affecting program operations.
• Strong leadership abilities, with a proactive and task-oriented mindset.
• Critical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex programs effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven management experience, including the ability to lead teams, oversee projects, and facilitate organizational learning.
• Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful impact with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to NAMI’s mission, vision, and values, modeling curiosity, flexibility, and integrity.
• Proficiency in learning new software platforms and a high level of competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, travel within the state, and maintain a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits packages.

To apply, submit your resume and salary requirements to NAMI Ohio Executive Director Luke Russell at luke@namiohio.org