Assistant Director

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 least one year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus.
• Licensed in AR (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC) at a minimum.

Skills

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.

About the role

This 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Weekly Competitive Pay

Schedule

Full Time