Assistant Director

Status: Full-Time Salary

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Summary of Position: The Assistant Director supports the Program Director in the overall operation of the Camden County Program. Responsibilities include recruiting hiring training motivating and supervising staff; monitoring program performance; and providing regular operational updates and performance metrics to the Program Director. The Assistant Director helps ensure quality service delivery staff development and compliance with organizational and program requirements.

• Responsible for conducting participant intakes coordinating participant staffing and managing the delivery of service hours to ensure appropriate service utilization and compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.

• Assists with monitoring program outcomes service delivery documentation and compliance with agency contractual and regulatory standards.

• Demonstrates a commitment to YAPs strength-based culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy.

• Knowledge of mental health practices juvenile justice systems child welfare services and budget management principles preferred.

• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

• Creativity initiative and proactive problem-solving skills are essential.

• Strong leadership communication and staff development skills required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Services Social Work Psychology Criminal Justice Education Business Administration or a related field experience
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in youth services juvenile justice community-based programs behavioral health child welfare or program development.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory management or leadership experience is required.
• Experience recruiting hiring training coaching and supervising staff preferred.
• Knowledge in strength-based trauma-informed and family centered systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice child welfare behavioral health and community resource systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word Excel Outlook Teams and related technology systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to YAPs strength-based culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as program needs require.
• Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.

Benefits Available :

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• 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 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

Required Experience:

Director