Assistant Director of Programs

Job Summary

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates on community/regional committees, workgroups, collaborative teams and organizations as required and/or appropriate within the region
• Reviews and monitors program expenditures ensuring 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
• Directs supervision to case management supervisors
• Oversees case management supervisors to ensure accurate, timely submittal of court documents; court appearance relating to specific cases

Required Qualifications

• Education: MA/MS 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
• Certification: State of Florida; Child Welfare Certification required

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required
• Levels of coverage for auto insurance required

Required Skills

• Ability to assess, interpret, and deliver care-related information concerning the life-span development of children and families
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to document in a clear, concise manner
• Highly organized, yet flexible and can handle multiple projects and or priorities well with the ability to manage tight deadlines
• Intermediate data entry skills
• Positive attitude concerning all aspects of working in a challenging environment (including significant patience and respect for children and families who can become quite angry and demanding), sensitivity to cultural needs, and ability to serve as a positive member of a working team
• Resourcefulness in researching issues, analyzing information skillfully, solving problems, and developing solutions with minimal supervision in a timely manner
• Strong personal and management skills with the ability to coach and develop team members
• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
• Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members

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 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.