Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

Flexible Schedule

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

A community-based service organization in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director by overseeing hiring and training new employees, motivating staff, and managing participant services. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and experience with at-risk youth. Benefits include medical, retirement plans, and flexible scheduling. Travel within Hamilton County and surrounding areas is required.

Qualifications

• At least one year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. is a plus.
• Solid understanding of employee training and supervision.
• Knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; EHR experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director with hiring and training new employees.
• Motivate and provide supervision of staff.
• Manage delivery of participant service hours.
• Provide direct service coverage and support to staff and families; group work as needed.
• Apply knowledge of child welfare, mental health and juvenile justice systems; manage budgets.

Skills

Knowledge of child welfare systems

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Bilingual (Spanish Speaking)

Word processing

Microsoft 365

EHR systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Transportation

Auto insurance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

Hamilton County-OH, 3343 Glenmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211, USA

Summary of Position: This Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Hamilton County programs with hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.

• Responsible to perform intakes, coordinate participant staffing to manage the delivery of participant 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.

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 previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus.
• To perform the job successfully, and the individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; Experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplement Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Schedule

Travel Required

Yes . Travel in Hamilton County Community and surrounding areas

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.