Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs•Mount Pleasant, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director position is responsible for supporting the Program Director in hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. This role is also responsible for 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 a plus. Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree generally preferred.
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.
Familiar with community resources.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the Program Director in 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.
Ensure compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.