Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director with staffing, training, supervision, and reporting on weekly performance.

The role requires coordinating intakes, managing service hours, and ensuring compliance with program requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree (BA/MS) and at least one year of personnel and budget management experience, with a track record in youth-related services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency programs acceptable.
• At least one-year of previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Director with hiring and training new employees.
• Motivate and supervise staff.
• Coordinate intakes and staffing to manage client service hours and compliance.
• Communicate weekly performance to the Director.
• Provide direct service coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Summary of Position: The 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 participant 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.

Flexible Schedule; May require evenings and weekends.

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.
• At a minimum, at least one-year of previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

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

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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