Assistant Director of Programs

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As directed by the supervisor, participates on community/regional committees, workgroups, collaborative teams and organizations as required and/or appropriate within the region
• In conjunction with the supervisor, reviews and monitors program expenditures ensuring that day-to-day costs are reasonable, necessary and within program budget parameters
• Provides day-to-day support and technical assistance to case management supervisors to help improve quality of services and meet performance targets and measures
• Provides the Lead Agency case management oversight in the absence of their direct Supervisor
• Provides direct supervision to case management supervisors
• Provides oversight to case management supervisors to ensure accurate, timely submittal of court documents; court appearance relating to specific cases
• Requires a moderate range of internal and external relationships; a high level of autonomy; sound decision-making skills
• Requires a working knowledge of interagency agreements/contracts and other program related materials within the Lead Agency area of responsibility
• Requires significant interaction with community and professional leaders in the establishment and maintenance of relationships and networks within the service areas
• Responsible for special projects as assigned
• Stays informed of special trends within professional areas of expertise, participating in professional organizations as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

Experience

Other

Required Skills

• Ability to assess, interpret, and deliver care-related information concerning the life-span development of children and families
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to document in a clear, concise manner
• Highly organized, yet flexible and can handle multiple projects and or priorities well with the ability to manage tight deadlines
• Intermediate data entry skills
• Positive attitude concerning all aspects of working in a challenging environment (including significant patience and respect for children and families who can become quite angry and demanding), sensitivity to cultural needs, and ability to serve as a positive member of a working team.
• Resourcefulness in researching issues, analyzing information skillfully, solving problems, and developing solutions with minimal supervision in a timely manner.
• Strong personal and management skills with the ability to coach and develop team members
• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
• Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members

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Requirements

• Ability to assess, interpret, and deliver care-related information concerning the life-span development of children and families
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to document in a clear, concise manner
• Highly organized, yet flexible and can handle multiple projects and or priorities well with the ability to manage tight deadlines
• Intermediate data entry skills
• Positive attitude concerning all aspects of working in a challenging environment (including significant patience and respect for children and families who can become quite angry and demanding), sensitivity to cultural needs, and ability to serve as a positive member of a working team.
• Resourcefulness in researching issues, analyzing information skillfully, solving problems, and developing solutions with minimal supervision in a timely manner.
• Strong personal and management skills with the ability to coach and develop team members
• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
• Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members