Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director in Hope, Arkansas. This role supports the Program Director in hiring and training new employees, supervising staff, and communication of performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing personnel, budgets, and direct service with at-risk youth. A license in Arkansas is required, alongside reliable transportation. This position offers various benefits, including medical, dental, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at-risk youth and juvenile justice is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and manage delivery of participant service hours.
• Support staff and families in direct service and group work.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements.

Skills

Management of personnel

Knowledge of child welfare systems

Familiarity with budgetary concepts

Proactive planning

Bilingual communication

Education

Licensed in the State of Arkansas (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LMSW)

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Status: Full Time Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Licensed in the State of Arkansas (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LMSW) 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.
• Experience with database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage. Bi‑Lingual is a plus!

Benefits

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

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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.