Assistant Director
Role Overview
Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Northern Maryland 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 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
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Salary
- $48,151
Summary of Position
Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Northern Maryland 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 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills
- Prior office experience and administrative experience is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Position requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.
Benefits Available
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off
- 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.
About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
National nonprofit providing community-based social services for youth.
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