Assistant Director

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director in the Providence County program. The role includes hiring and training staff, supervising teams, and reporting weekly performance to the Director.

Travel to homes and schools is required to oversee participant services and compliance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in youth services or juvenile justice, with 1+ year in management, and a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred.
• Associate's degree accepted with related experience.
• 3–5 years in youth services, juvenile justice, or related programs.
• 1+ year in management or supervision.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; EHR experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Director in Providence County with hiring and training new staff.
• Supervise staff and communicate weekly performance to the Director.
• Coordinate participant staffing and ensure delivery of service hours.
• Ensure compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Commit to strength-based, culturally competent care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Some knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree generally preferred

Associate's degree accepted with commensurate experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $48,000 USD to $50,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Status: Full Time Salary

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Summary of Position: Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Providence County program 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 generally preferred.
• Associate's degree accepted with commensurate experience
• 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 and computer skills; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) skills is preferred.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 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 throughout community to homes and schools

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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