Assistant Director bei Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Status: Full Time Hourly                         FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt   

Summary of Position:  The Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director 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 client 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: $45,000

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 of previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus. 
• To perform the job successfully, and the individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage. 
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is highly preferred.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• 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.