Assistant Director

Status: Full-Time Salary

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary $ 56,000

Summary of Position: Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director with hiring and training new employees, motivating, and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.

• Also, responsible to perform intakes, coordinate participant staffing, to manage the delivery of participant service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while managing compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Position requires a commitment to strength based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy.
• Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are a plus.
• Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
• Three to five years related experience/training in youth services, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development.
• At least one-year related experience/training in management/supervision.
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in using an electronic health system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License
• Auto Ins Declaration

Skills

Preferred

• Bilingual/Spanish Speaking
• Strong Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer
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