Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplement Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time Off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes strength-based, culturally competent, unconditional care. Responsibilities include intakes, staffing coordination, and ensuring compliance with program requirements while supporting families and group work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience acceptable.
• At least one year managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Flexible schedule; evenings and weekends may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and coordinate participant staffing to manage weekly services.
• Supervise staff, motivate teams, and train new employees.
• Communicate weekly performance to the Program Director.
• Ensure compliance with YAP and referring authorities.
• Coordinate with families and provide group work as needed.
• Support budget and resource planning.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Flexible schedule

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Summary of Position: This Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Maine Advocate Program 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 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
• 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.

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 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 an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
• Flexible Schedule; Non-Traditional Hours; Evenings and Weekends may be needed.

Benefits Available:

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

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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 . Throughtout Cumberland County and Surrounding Areas

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Advanced

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

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

Bachelors or better.

Masters or better.

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