Bilingual Assistant Program Director_JOR

About the role

The Assistant Program Director for La Jornada is responsible for assisting the Program Director with programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational systems related to foster care, case management, and clinical services for minors. They provide supervision to assigned staff, serve as a liaison with ORR and NYAP stakeholders, and support recruitment and licensing of foster parents.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Aid the Program Director with programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational systems.
• Assist in establishing a respectful and supportive workplace environment.
• Serve as a liaison between the Program Director, Team Leads, and stakeholders.
• Act as secondary liaison and point-of-contact (POC) for ORR and NYAP stakeholders.
• Supervise assigned/designated staff.
• Support and assist in recruitment and licensing of foster parents.
• Promote, encourage, and assist Team Leads in developing innovative programs and implementing special projects.
• Conduct program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of services to youth and their families.
• Prepare reports on agency licensure, regulatory, and compliance reviews.
• Plan and coordinate statewide functions, including trainings and conferences.
• Assist with continuous quality improvement efforts to assure that service quality and reporting meets contract requirements.
• Participate in professional development requirements, including trainings, readings, and pertinent certifications.
• Advocate on behalf of youth and youth service systems via participation in individual and systems advocacy.
• Participate in on-call schedule as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in education, psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science field.
• 5 years of experience in child welfare administration, or child protective services administration.
• Sincere commitment to service and advocacy for youth and families.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Bilingual (English Spanish).
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• 33 Paid days off each year!
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family.
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!), Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education.