Assistant Director, Youth Services & Staff Development

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Director to support the Program Director by hiring and training staff, supervising teams, and delivering weekly performance updates.

The role includes intake duties, coordinating participant staffing and ensuring compliance with program requirements. The position requires a commitment to a strength-based, culturally competent care philosophy, with knowledge of mental health practices and juvenile justice systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
• 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 Suite. Experience in using an electronic health system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with hiring and training new employees, motivating staff and providing supervision.
• Perform intakes and coordinate participant staffing to manage service hours and ensure compliance with YAP requirements.
• Commit to strength-based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy.
• Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts is a plus.
• Creativity and proactive planning are essential to this position.
• Travel may be required to community locations, homes and schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School or better

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic health system (EHR)

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Director to support the Program Director by hiring and training staff, supervising teams, and delivering weekly performance updates.

The role includes intake duties, coordinating participant staffing and ensuring compliance with program requirements. The position requires a commitment to a strength-based, culturally competent care philosophy, with knowledge of mental health practices and juvenile justice systems.