Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks an Assistant Director in its Northern Maryland Program to support program leadership, manage intake processes, and coordinate staffing to ensure service hours meet requirements.

The role requires strong budgeting and personnel management, experience with at-risk youth, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities; travel may be required; valid driver's license and reliable transportation are needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency programs acceptable except where a specific degree is required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills
• Prior office experience and administrative experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Position requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and coordinate client staffing to manage the delivery of participant service hours while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Motivate and supervise staff; communicate weekly performance to the Director.
• Provide direct service and coverage including support to staff and families and group work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts.
• Demonstrate creativity and pro-active planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Staff supervision

Budget management

Intake coordination

Computer skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary of Position: Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Northern Maryland Program 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 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.
• Knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills
• Prior office experience and administrative experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Position requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.

Benefits Available

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

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel required to attend training, meetings, planned trips and excursions

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License

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