Assistant Director

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Director to support the Program Director by hiring and training staff, supervising teams, and delivering weekly performance updates.

The role includes intake duties, coordinating participant staffing and ensuring compliance with program requirements. The position requires a commitment to a strength-based, culturally competent care philosophy, with knowledge of mental health practices and juvenile justice systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
• Three to five years related experience/training in youth services, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development.
• At least one-year related experience/training in management/supervision.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in using an electronic health system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with hiring and training new employees, motivating staff and providing supervision.
• Perform intakes and coordinate participant staffing to manage service hours and ensure compliance with YAP requirements.
• Commit to strength-based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy.
• Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts is a plus.
• Creativity and proactive planning are essential to this position.
• Travel may be required to community locations, homes and schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School or better

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic health system (EHR)

Job description

Summary of Position: 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.

• Also, responsible to perform intakes, coordinate participant 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.
• Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are a plus.
• Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
• Three to five years related experience/training in youth services, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development.
• At least one-year related experience/training in management/supervision.
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in using an electronic health system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 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 and regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Travel Required

Yes . Possible travel throughout community, to homes and schools

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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