Assistant Director of Prevention

Together for Youth•Albany, NY

6d•$75,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects of the Prevention program, including overall administration, planning, supervision, independent monitoring, and program development. The role leads and supervises staff, oversees service delivery to youth and families, manages program risks and safety, and uses data to monitor outcomes and guide improvement. It also supports program budgeting and utilization, maintains relationships with stakeholders and external service providers, collaborates across Agency departments, and represents the program or Agency in development and marketing efforts.

Requirements

Minimum of an MSW or a master's degree in a related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience working with children and families.
Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external departments or stakeholders.
Ability to manage and implement change and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Significantly demonstrated project-management skills.
Decision-making, organizational, and communication skills, including attention to detail, oral and written communication, listening, and training skills.
Time-management and strategic-thinking skills.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations pertaining to the operation of programs offered.
Ability to keep required paperwork and documentation current and up to date.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise staff, including coordinating or conducting training and development, hiring and selection, performance evaluations, assigning and directing work, managing work environments, approving time cards and time-off requests, and recommending other personnel actions.
Provide on-call coverage as needed.
Ensure and monitor consistent, comprehensive service delivery to youth and families at frequencies aligned with treatment goals, stakeholder contracts, state mandates, and Agency policy.
Manage and reduce risks within areas of responsibility, report risks outside those areas, and seek assistance to resolve issues when needed.
Ensure health and safety risks are controlled or removed and that a safe, therapeutic environment is maintained.
Drive process and program improvement or development using data-driven results and information.
Monitor results against expectations and implement or recommend corrective action plans, including systems for tracking reports and other matters.
Recommend and implement new programming or processes as identified.
Monitor and support development and administration of the program budget.
Ensure programs and services meet or exceed utilization targets and remain within budget limits.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external service providers.
Collaborate with Agency departments and serve as a liaison to other Agency programs for system-of-care placements.
Participate in and initiate program-development marketing efforts, and represent the program or Agency in marketing efforts as needed or assigned.