Assistant Director

Dismas Charities•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit provider's specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens. Summary: Assist the Director in the development, administration, supervision, management, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs. Provides temporary/interim Director duties in the absence of the Director. The Assistant Director may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

Requirements

Two years of academic studies in a social or behavioral science program at an accredited college or university or two years of paid work experience in social services or corrections may be substituted for academic studies on a one-year to one-year basis, and two years of supervisory/administrative experience is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification, RAM, SPin, and Defensive Driving Certification during initial orientation.
Retains those certifications throughout employment and possesses and maintains a valid driver's license with no restrictions which would prevent and/or prohibit the ability to perform job duties, as required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
The ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and the ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or Boards of Directors.
The ability to write reports, speeches, and other similar related business material.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Has proficient knowledge of the most current version of Windows or XP operating systems, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Understands basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying, pasting, deleting, and moving files).
Common office machinery includes, but is not limited to a calculator, telephone, fax, copier, scanner, postal machine; and the ability to pass the required computer proficiency test prior to hire.
The ability to pass criminal background checks.
The ability to travel overnight when required.
The employee must have reliable transportation to meet the requirements of this position.
The use of the employee's personal vehicle may include but is not limited to, travel to and from meetings, court hearings, agencies, businesses, and residences.
Within your Introductory Period, you must become proficient with the following program-specific equipment: Kiosk, Security and Fire System, Alco-Blow, Alco-Sensor, Metal Detector, Urine Testing Equipment, and FreshStart System.
You will also be required to become proficient with future equipment applications as they are introduced and incorporated into our program operations.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible to the Director for development, administration, supervision, management, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs.
Supports Program Initiatives: Assists the Director with the development and implementation of contract compliance and the efficient ongoing operations of the facility.
Provides Daily Operations and Personnel Management: Assists Director with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, discipline, and evaluation of staff, volunteers, and interns.
Provides Staff Duty coverage, completes staff schedule, assists with population projections, and provides Resident Monitor coverage.
Assists with facility security, safety, and the maintenance of equipment.
Performs premises inspection, orders supplies, and maintains inventory control.
Provides Administrative Support: with evaluations, records, reports, correspondence, and statistical information.
Assists the Director with the oversight of the FreshStart Client Management System.
Initiates, Develops, and Maintains Cooperative Community Liaison Relationships: with employment-related industries/businesses, supervising authorities, other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
Maintains Working Knowledge of all Procedures and Policies: Statement of Work, Physical Plant, Operations Manuals, including but not limited to Emergency Drills, Life Safety, Facility Sanitation, and Escape and Unusual Occurrence Procedures.
Responsible for general housekeeping of their workspace including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying of trash.
The Assistant Director assists the Director in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the facility and in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
The Assistant Director assists the Director with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.