Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; 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 Competitive Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Hope, AR is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director with hiring and training staff, supervising personnel, and reporting weekly performance.

The role requires coordinating client staffing to maintain service hours while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authorities. The ideal candidate brings a background in child welfare or youth services, licensing in AR, and strong budgeting and planning skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience acceptable.
• Required AR licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC)
• At least one year managing personnel and budgets
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison a plus
• Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and coordinate client staffing to deliver weekly service hours.
• Ensure compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Provide supervision and support to staff; be available for families and group work.
• Liaise with child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems.
• Proactive planning and strong communication are essential.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Interagency coordination

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

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.

• Responsible to perform intakes, coordinate client staffing to manage the delivery of client 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.
• Required to be licensed in AR (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC)
• 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.
• In order to perform the job successfully, and the individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking 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 Competitive 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.