Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs•Philadelphia, PA

71d•$56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director position is responsible for supporting the Program Director with hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. This 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 managing 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 to this position.

Requirements

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 Suite.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts.
Experience in using an electronic health system.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking).

Responsibilities

Support the Program Director with hiring and training 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.
Manage compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.