Assistant Director

Pay or shift range: $50,000 USD to $55,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Travel Required: Yes Description Status: Full-Time Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt Summary of Position: Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Pursuing Excellence (CDS) ILwith hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. Also responsible to perform intakes, coordinate client staffing, to manage the delivery of client service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while managing compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements. Positions requires a commitment to strength based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy. Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are a plus. Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree generally preferred. Three to five years related experience/training in youth services, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development. Successful prior employment in a community-based agency programming, with supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus. Ability to manage budgets and meet deadlines. Familiarity with trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and community-based alternatives to out-of-home placements. Familiarity with local partnerships and cultural awareness Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a preferred. Benefits Available : Medical/Prescription Vision Short Term Disability UNUM Supplemental Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Paid time off Holiday Pay 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Weekly Pay Direct Deposit Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability 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. Throughout the County and Surrounding Areas that are served. Skills Strong Communication Skills: Intermediate Basic Computer Skills: Intermediate. Some Knowledge Behaviors Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Bachelors or better. Licenses & Certifications Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.