What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director (Bridges Program) position at CEDARS Youth Services?
Overview
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Finger Printing
Reports To: Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 hours per week; flexible as needed
Rate of Pay: $25.12/hour
Rate of Pay: $25.12/hour
About CEDARS
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Job Summary
CEDARS provides a variety of programming to support runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and young adults. This includes outreach, a drop-in center, prevention services, semi-supported and independent living, and supportive housing. In collaboration with CEDARS Prevention team, we will provide parenting education and support to parents under the age of 20 who are not currently living with their family of origin.
Family Partners provide case management services including assessment, intervention, and the development of life and independent living skills to support young people in increasing their financial stability, improving their wellness, and reaching greater self-determination. Family Partners work closely with community stakeholders and other resources to bridge service gaps and meet the needs of the program participants. Collaboratively with CEDARS Prevention team, services will be delivered through home visits and group educational opportunities.
The Assistant Program Director will assist with supervision and administrative functions as assigned by the Program Director for parenting education and support to parents under the age of 20 who are not currently living with their family of origin. The Assistant Program Director shall supervise direct care staff and be responsible for related administrative functions. The Assistant Program Director shall perform direct care functions and assist the Program Director with the day-to-day operations of the program.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the oversight of daily operations. Coordinate quality services for youth and young adults in assigned program. Be responsible for ensuring that the program environment is safe, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive.
- In collaboration with Human Resources, be responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of the program staff.
- Along with the Program Director, monitor monthly census, revenue and expenses for the program
- Assist with reporting as required for all contractual obligations.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral sources, parents/legal guardians, and community partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of CEDARS.
- Maintain confidentiality of clients served by this organization and professional boundaries in the provision of services. Treat all clients with dignity and respect.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field
- 2 years of relevant experience working with youth and families.
- Supervisory experience is preferred
- Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families
- Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills
- Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families we serve
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Experience providing crisis support and management
- Knowledge and experience providing trauma-informed care
- Autonomous worker who can manage time wisely
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision coverages
- flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
- personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- retirement plan with 5% company match
- life & long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- wellness and engagement program
- early childhood childcare discount
- opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
- shift differentials for certain shifts worked and holidays
- mileage reimbursement
- extensive training and professional development opportunities
Salary : $25
