Child Welfare Assistant Director

JusticeWorks Family of Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Employee ownership

Job summary

JusticeWorks YouthCare, KidsFirst! is seeking a Child Welfare Assistant Director to provide oversight and support to Supervisors and staff to ensure quality service delivery.

This role monitors program standards and works closely with community partners to strengthen services for children and families. The position is full-time, salaried, and based in Kent County, DE, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to pass all current, applicable clearances.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support supervisors and staff to ensure quality programming and compliance with funding, regulatory, contract, and JusticeWorks standards.
• Assign referrals in accordance with program standards.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and weekly supervision.
• Review and monitor required documentation and client data entry.
• Provide backup assistance and support to staff as needed.
• Accompany field staff to meetings and court hearings when needed.
• Act in place of the Program Director for meetings and events as needed.
• Coordinate and attend provider trainings and meetings.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of staff.
• Assist with employee performance management.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and providers.
• Transport clients using a personal vehicle when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Full-Time | Salaried | JusticeWorks

Help us do whatever it takes to support children, youth, and families!

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000/yearly

Schedule: Some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required

Location: Kent County, DE

Who We Are

At JusticeWorks YouthCare, KidsFirst! is more than a philosophy—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help children and families succeed by building on their strengths, creating positive change, and strengthening communities.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned.

Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in the company and a path to long-term retirement growth (at no cost to the employee)—meaning when the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.

About The Role

The Child Welfare Assistant Director provides oversight and support to supervisors and/or staff to ensure quality service delivery. This position monitors program standards, supports staff with case issues and emergencies, and works closely with community partners and stakeholder agencies.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and support supervisors and/or staff to ensure quality programming and compliance with funding, regulatory, contract, and JusticeWorks standards.
• Assign referrals in accordance with program standards.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and weekly supervision.
• Review and monitor required documentation and client data entry.
• Provide backup assistance and support to staff as needed.
• Accompany field staff to meetings and court hearings when needed.
• Act in place of the Program Director for meetings and events as needed.
• Coordinate and attend provider trainings and meetings.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of staff.
• Assist with employee performance management.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and providers.
• Transport clients using a personal vehicle when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to pass all current, applicable clearances.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.