Program Director - YSP

Bay Area Youth Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Youth Services Inc. seeks a Program Director to provide leadership for the Youth Screening Program across two Florida counties. You will ensure quality of service, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and alignment with agency goals.

The role oversees personnel matters, supervision, training, and scheduling for all program staff. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years in Juvenile Justice or related human services, with two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, criminology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Juvenile Justice, social services, or a related human services field, including at least two (2) years of progressive supervisory or program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to DJJ standards, agency policies, and all contractual requirements.
• Coordinates communication and collaboration between assigned Juvenile Assessment Center/screening teams.
• Conducts regular supervisory meetings and provides coaching and support to Shift Supervisors.
• Reviews staff performance feedback provided by Shift Supervisors and incorporates input into evaluations and development plans.
• Ensures timely submission of required reports, data, and quality assurance documentation.
• Provides direct oversight of all training functions, including onboarding, refresher, and compliance-based instruction.
• Collaborates with agency leadership to develop and implement program improvement initiatives.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and leadership sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services / social work / criminology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Program Director provides overall leadership and oversight for the Youth Screening Program across two assigned counties. The Program Director ensures consistent quality of service, staff performance, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and program alignment with agency goals. This position manages all personnel matters, oversees staff supervision and training, and coordinates scheduling and timekeeping for all program staff.

We are looking for a Program Director who must have:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, criminology, or a closely related field required. Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• At least five (5) years of experience in Juvenile Justice, social services, or a related human services field, including at least two (2) years of progressive supervisory or program management experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and Auto Insurance coverage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures adherence to DJJ standards, agency policies, and all contractual requirements.
• Coordinates communication and collaboration between assigned Juvenile Assessment Center/screening teams.
• Conducts regular supervisory meetings and provides coaching and support to Shift Supervisors.
• Reviews staff performance feedback provided by Shift Supervisors and incorporates input into evaluations and development plans.
• Ensures timely submission of required reports, data, and quality assurance documentation.
• Provides direct oversight of all training functions, including onboarding, refresher, and compliance-based instruction.
• Collaborates with agency leadership to develop and implement program improvement initiatives.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and leadership sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

BAYS is a drug-free workplace. We prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.