What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Youth Advocate Programs?
Status : Full-Time Salary FLSA Classification : Exempt
Summary of Position : This 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.
- Responsible to perform intakes, coordinate client 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
- Direct service and coverage required that includes availability to support staff and families as well as group work.
- Knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are needed.
- 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.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Bi-Lingual / Spanish Speaking is a plus!
Benefits Available :
