Status: Full Time Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt
Summary of Position:Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director of the Baltimore GVRS 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 client 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
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency programs is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
- At a minimum at least one year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
- Experience with at risk youth probation court liaison etc. a plus.
- Knowledge of database software spreadsheet software and word processing software.
- Prior office experience and administrative experience is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Position requires valid drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insurance coverage.
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking applicants is a plus.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Weekly Competitive Pay
- Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Required Experience:
Director