Assistant Director

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

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Providence County is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director by hiring and training staff, supervising the team, and reporting weekly performance to the Director.

The role includes intakes, coordinating participant staffing, and managing service hours to maximize weekly services while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authorities. A commitment to strength-based, culturally competent care is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an Associate’s degree with commensurate experience is acceptable.
• 3–5 years of related experience in youth services, juvenile justice, or community programs.
• At least 1 year of management/supervision experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with an EHR system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in the Providence County program with hiring and training staff, motivating and supervising the team, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.
• Perform intakes, coordinate participant staffing, and manage service hours to ensure maximum weekly services while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Commit to strength-based, culturally competent, and unconditional care philosophy.
• Knowledge of mental health practices and juvenile justice systems; familiarity with budgetary concepts is a plus.
• Demonstrate creativity and proactive planning to fulfill program goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Spanish language

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree generally preferred

Associate's degree accepted with commensurate experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Status: Full Time Salary

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary: $48,000-$50,000

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


• Dental


• 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.