Assistant Director

Assistant Director

This Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director with hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.

Responsibilities include performing intakes, coordinating client staffing to manage the delivery of participant service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while managing compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements. Position requires a commitment to strength based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy. Direct service and coverage required that includes availability to support staff and families as well as group work. Knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are needed. Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position.

Qualifications/Requirements include Bachelor's or Master's Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency programs is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree. Licensed in the State of Arkansas (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LMSW) required. At a minimum, at least one year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets. Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc. a plus. In order to perform the job successfully, the individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software. Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage. Bi-Lingual is a plus!

Benefits Available include Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, UNUM Supplemental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid time off, Holiday Pay, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel Required: Yes. Travel throughout multiple counties and service area.