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The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects of the Prevention program including overall administration, planning, supervision, independent monitoring and program development.
Description
Job Responsibilities
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects of the Prevention program including overall administration, planning, supervision, independent monitoring and program development.
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Ensures and monitors delivery of consistent and comprehensive sets of services are provided to youth and families at frequencies consistent with treatment goals, stakeholder contracts, state mandates, and Agency policy. Responsible to manage and reduce risk in area(s) of responsibility and to report it if it is outside of area(s) of responsibility or seek assistance when needed to resolve the matter. Assures health and safety risks are controlled or removed, and a safe and therapeutic environment exists.
- Responsible for ensuring process and program improvement and/or development by utilizing data driven output and/or information. Systematically monitors results against expectations and implements/recommends a corrective action plan where necessary including developing systems for tracking reports and other matters. Recommends and implements new programming or processes as identified.
- Monitors and supports in the development and administration of program budget. Monitors programs and services meet/exceed utilization targets and expenses do not exceed budgetary limits.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and external service providers.
- Provides collaborative efforts with agency departments. Serves as a liaison to other Agency programs for system of care placements. Participates and initiates program development marketing efforts. Represents the program and/or Agency in marketing efforts as needed and/or assigned.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in related field. Master’s preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children and families required.
- Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
