Assistant Director of Youth Transitional Living Programs
About The Position
The Assistant Director supports and supervises Program Managers and oversees The Center for Youth's transitional living programs for runaway and homeless youth ages 16–24, as well as a rapid rehousing program for homeless young adults ages 18–25. The role monitors and evaluates direct service delivery, implements quality improvements, ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures, and meets funder requirements and regulations. The Assistant Director provides leadership and coordination across RHY and other agency services, supports staff development and program evaluation, and helps ensure client safety and quality of care. The position participates in the On-Call RHY Supervisor rotation for one week every 6–7 weeks, providing after-hours and weekend support to RHY residential programs.
Requirements
- A master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field and 3 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree in those areas and 5 years of related experience.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a counseling or residential program.
- Access to a reliable vehicle on a daily basis.
- A valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier.
- Minimum auto insurance coverage of $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 bodily injury per accident, and $50,000 property damage.
- Knowledge of issues relating to runaway and homeless youth, adolescent development and behaviors, outreach, and residential services.
- Knowledge of individual and group counseling and case management, basic and independent life skills, youth-serving systems, community resources, partnerships and collaborations, positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors.
- Knowledge of communication and conflict resolution, program development and assessment, staff supervision and development, and quality assurance methods.
- Ability to structure, organize, and chair meetings and work groups.
- Ability to work with diverse community groups and educators to build partnerships addressing youth and family needs.
- Ability to appreciate cultural differences and manage and evaluate programs and services.
- Must be youth-friendly and positive.
- Must attend cultural competency workshops and training and continually enhance understanding of cultural diversity.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support Program Managers with personnel functions, staff supervision, 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 orientation for new staff.
- Support development of agency grants and respond to funder requests and needs as requested.
- Ensure client safety and quality of care by complying with state, federal, and local regulations for RHY programs, including certification, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements.
- Network and participate with provider agencies and collaborations.
- Participate in the On-Call RHY Supervisor rotation, providing after-hours and weekend support to RHY residential programs.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal opportunities for employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
