Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Town of Newburgh, NY

10d•$56,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director with hiring and training new employees, motivating, and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. Responsible to perform intakes, coordinate participant staffing to manage the delivery of client service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while managing compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements. Position requires a commitment to strength based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy. Direct service and coverage required that includes availability to support staff and families as well as group work. Knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are needed. Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position.

Requirements

At least one-year of previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer knowledge.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree generally preferred; Commensurate experience in community-based agency programs is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
Experience with at risk youth, probation, court liaison, etc.
Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) 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 to manage the delivery of client service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services.
Manage compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.
Provide direct service and coverage, including availability to support staff and families.
Engage in group work.