Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks an Assistant Director to support the Northern Maryland Program, oversee hiring, training, supervision, and weekly performance reporting to the Program Director.

The role emphasizes strength-based, culturally competent care and collaboration with staff and families. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or commensurate experience), budget and personnel management, and experience with at-risk youth or juvenile justice systems.

Qualifications

• At least one year managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, or court liaison is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and coordinate client staffing to manage weekly service hours while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Provide direct service and coverage to support staff and families; participate in group work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice, and budget concepts; implement creative, proactive planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Status: Full Time Salary

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary: $48,151

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
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• 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.