Assistant Director

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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. in Maryland is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director of the Northern Maryland Program.

The role includes hiring and training staff, supervising personnel, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. The position requires coordinating client staffing, ensuring weekly service levels, maintaining compliance with YAP requirements, and providing direct service coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred; commensurate community-based experience acceptable.
• At least one year managing personnel and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and coordinate client staffing to ensure weekly service delivery while complying with YAP requirements.
• Provide supervision to staff and communicate weekly performance to the Director.
• Support staff and families; provide direct service and group work as needed.

Skills

Personnel management

Budget management

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

MS Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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