Assistant Director, Youth Services & Team Leadership

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; Mountain Home, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Competitive Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director in hiring, training, and supervising staff. The role requires coordination of client staffing to maximize weekly service hours while ensuring compliance with YAP standards.

The position emphasizes strength-based, culturally competent care, direct service coverage, and collaboration with staff and families. AR licensure and experience with at-risk youth are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency programs acceptable if degree not required.
• Licensed in AR (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC) is required.
• At least one year of previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director with hiring and training new employees.
• Motivate and supervise staff and provide weekly performance updates to the Director.
• Coordinate client staffing to ensure adequate delivery of services and compliance with YAP requirements.
• Provide direct service coverage and be available to support staff and families; including group work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice systems, and budgeting.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

License in AR LMSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director in hiring, training, and supervising staff. The role requires coordination of client staffing to maximize weekly service hours while ensuring compliance with YAP standards.

The position emphasizes strength-based, culturally competent care, direct service coverage, and collaboration with staff and families. AR licensure and experience with at-risk youth are valued.