Assistant Director

About the role

The Assistant Director position supports the Program Director by hiring and training new employees, motivating and supervising staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. Responsibilities include performing intakes, coordinating participant staffing, managing the delivery of participant service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate weekly services, and maintaining compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements. The role requires commitment to a strength-based, culturally competent, and unconditional care philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director with hiring and training new employees
• Motivate and provide supervision of staff
• Communicate weekly performance to the Director
• Perform intakes and coordinate participant staffing
• Manage the delivery of participant service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services
• Maintain compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field preferred
• Three to five years related experience/training in youth services, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development
• At least one year related experience/training in management/supervision
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using an electronic health system is a plus
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage required
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of mental health practices
• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems
• Budgetary concepts
• Creativity and proactive planning

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit