What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: This Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Ontario County 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 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.
- 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.
Annual Salary: $44,000-$48,000
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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
- Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus!
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Weekly Competitive 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.
Salary : $44,000 - $48,000