Assistant Director, Youth Programs & Staff Leadership

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; 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. seeks an Assistant Director to support the Northern Maryland Program, oversee hiring, training, supervision, and weekly performance reporting to the Program Director.

The role emphasizes strength-based, culturally competent care and collaboration with staff and families. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or commensurate experience), budget and personnel management, and experience with at-risk youth or juvenile justice systems.

Qualifications

• At least one year managing personnel and budgets.
• Experience with at risk youth, probation, or court liaison is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and coordinate client staffing to manage weekly service hours while ensuring compliance with YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Provide direct service and coverage to support staff and families; participate in group work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice, and budget concepts; implement creative, proactive planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks an Assistant Director to support the Northern Maryland Program, oversee hiring, training, supervision, and weekly performance reporting to the Program Director.

The role emphasizes strength-based, culturally competent care and collaboration with staff and families. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or commensurate experience), budget and personnel management, and experience with at-risk youth or juvenile justice systems.