Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Programs is responsible for Case Management Services, for the coordination of day-to-day operations and financial management of programs in a specific geographic area; and may manage support staff and supervise case managers.

Job Duties Include:

• As directed by the supervisor, participates on community/regional committees, work groups, collaborative teams and organizations as required and/or appropriate within the region
• In conjunction with the supervisor, reviews and monitors program expenditures insuring 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

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Nursing from an accredited college or university required 

Experience

• 4 years in Human Services with 3 years of direct experience with children and families required
• 2 years experience of successful administration and supervision required
• Reliable transportation; valid driver’s license with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance required

Certification

Florida Child Welfare Certification required

We Invest In You!

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year
• Generous vacation and PTO plans
• Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings plan, agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams

A Different Kind Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us? 

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e Verify.