What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full-Time Salaried FLSA Classification: Exempt
Summary of Position: Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Dallas County Program with hiring and training new employees, motivating, and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.
- Responsible to perform intakes, coordinate client staffing, to manage the delivery of client service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while managing compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.
- Positions 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 or Master’s Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency programs is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
- At a minimum, at least one year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
- Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus.
- In order to perform the job successfully, and the individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking applicants are a plus!
Position requires valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
