Assistant Director of Youth Transitional Living Programs
About The Position
In 1971, a group of students from Brighton High School had the idea to create a "center" to meet the specific needs of youth in Rochester, NY. The philosophy supporting the vision was quite radical for the time: that young people, given information and support, could make their own positive life choices. They founded The Center to be informed by youth, for youth. The Center for Youth continues with this as our core principle. We are committed to empowering and advocating for vulnerable youth while always elevating their voices. Our mission is to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidential. The Counseling and Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Department provides a continuum of essential services to the most vulnerable youth in our community, including two crisis nurseries, an emergency shelter, permanent and transitional housing, a food and clothing pantry, street outreach, and support for minor victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The Assistant Director supports and supervises the Program Managers, monitors and evaluates direct service delivery, implements ongoing quality improvements, assuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adhering to funder requirements and regulations. This position oversees The Center's transitional living programs for RHY ages 16-24, as well as a rapid rehousing program serving homeless young adults ages 18-25. The Assistant Director also participates in the On-Call RHY Supervisor rotation (1 week, every 6-7 weeks). This emergency response system will provide after-hours and weekend support to all RHY residential programs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field and 3 years related experience OR Bachelor's degree in above areas and 5 years related experience
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a counseling or residential program.
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle on a daily basis
- Must possess a valid Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to our agency's insurance carrier
- Must carry minimum auto insurance coverage of Bodily Injury: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident and Property Damage: $50,000
Nice To Haves
- Is youth-friendly, positive, and possesses significant knowledge of: issues relating to runaway/homeless youth, adolescent development and behaviors, outreach, and residential services, counseling and case management (individual and group), basic and independent life skills, youth-serving systems, community resources, partnerships and collaborations, adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors, communication and conflict resolution skills, program development and assessment skills, staff supervision and development, quality assurance methods
- Possess the ability to: structure, organize, and chair meetings and work groups, work with diverse community groups and educators to build partnerships to meet youth and family needs, be sensitive to and appreciate cultural differences, manage and evaluate programs and services
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support Program Managers in fulfilling personnel functions, staff supervision, development of performance standards, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
- Plan, develop, and implement evaluation and assessment of services
- Develop and implement services consistent with the agency's mission and philosophy
- Provide leadership, coordination, and integration of RHY services and other agency services
- Monitor program contract objectives
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the program management plan
- Facilitate the orientation of new staff
- Provide support in the development of agency grants and respond, as requested, to funder requests and needs
- Ensure client safety and quality of care through compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations governing the operation of RHY programs, including certification, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements
- Actively networks and participates with other provider agencies and collaborations
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Equal opportunities for employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
