Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Westbrook, ME

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Maine Advocate Program 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 participant 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 previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree; 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 of the Maine Advocate Program with hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.
Perform intakes, coordinate participant staffing to manage 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.
Provide direct service and coverage, including availability to support staff and families, as well as group work.
Utilize knowledge of child welfare systems, mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts.
Engage in creativity and pro-active planning.