Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director in hiring and training staff, supervising team members, and communicating weekly performance metrics.

The role emphasizes a strength-based, culturally competent approach and coordination of participant services. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3–5 years in youth services or juvenile justice, and at least 1 year in management.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field 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 with an electronic health system a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with hiring and training new employees, motivating staff, and providing supervision.
• Coordinate intakes and staffing, manage weekly service hours to meet required levels while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Communicate weekly performance to the Program Director.
• Travel to community, homes, and schools as needed.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic health system experience

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services / Social Work / Psychology / Criminal Justice or related field

High School diploma or better

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic health system

Descripción del empleo

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 or 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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Intermediate

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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