Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Camden, NJ

24d•$52,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director supports the Program Director in the overall operation of the Camden County Program. The role includes recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, and supervising staff; monitoring program performance; and providing regular operational updates and performance metrics to the Program Director. The Assistant Director helps ensure quality service delivery, staff development, and compliance with organizational and program requirements. The position conducts participant intakes, coordinates participant staffing, and manages service-hour delivery to support appropriate service utilization and compliance with YAP and referring-authority requirements. It also assists with monitoring program outcomes, service delivery, documentation, and compliance with agency, contractual, and regulatory standards. The role requires a commitment to YAP's strength-based, culturally competent, and unconditional care philosophy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Business Administration, or a related field experience.
3 to 5 years of related experience in youth services, juvenile justice, community-based programs, behavioral health, child welfare, or program development.
At least 1 year of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and staff development skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
Creativity, initiative, and proactive problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related technology systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
Demonstrated commitment to YAP's strength-based, culturally competent, and unconditional care philosophy.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program needs require.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and supervising staff.
Knowledge of strength-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered systems.
Knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and community resource systems.
Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, child welfare services, and budget management principles.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise staff.
Monitor program performance and provide regular operational updates and performance metrics to the Program Director.
Support quality service delivery, staff development, and compliance with organizational and program requirements.
Conduct participant intakes and coordinate participant staffing.
Manage delivery of service hours to ensure appropriate service utilization and compliance with YAP and referring-authority requirements.
Assist with monitoring program outcomes, service delivery, documentation, and compliance with agency, contractual, and regulatory standards.