Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Assistant Director position is responsible for supporting the Program Director in the Dauphin County (CTC) program. This includes hiring and training new employees, motivating and supervising staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. The role also involves performing intakes, coordinating participant staffing, and managing the delivery of participant service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while maintaining compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements. The position requires a commitment to a strength-based, culturally competent, and unconditional care philosophy. Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are considered a plus. Creativity and pro-active planning are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree generally preferred. Associate's degree accepted with commensurate experience.
Three to five years related experience/training in youth services, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development.
At least one-year related experience/training in management/supervision.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer skills.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) skills.
Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Director in the Dauphin County (CTC) program.
Hire and train new employees.
Motivate and provide supervision of staff.
Communicate weekly performance to the Director.
Perform intakes.
Coordinate participant staffing.
Manage the delivery of participant service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services.
Ensure compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.