Assistant Director
Role Overview
Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Violence Prevention 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.
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.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Salary
- $55,000-$57,000
Summary of Position
Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Violence Prevention 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.
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 Degree generally 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Benefits Available
- Medical/Prescription Dental Vision Short Term Disability UNUM Supplemental Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) State Sick Leave Pet Insurance Paid time off State Sick Leave Holiday Pay 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. 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.
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- State Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Posting Closes:10/21/2026
About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
National nonprofit providing community-based social services for youth.
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