What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Assistant Program Director position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Company Information: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit Youth and Family Support agencies working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Currently, YAP employs more than 2,000 dedicated workers and serves approximately 10,000 families per year. Our mission is to engage human service systems so that they rely less on institutional care and invest more in supporting families and neighborhoods. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, young people, young adults and families. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent and trauma informed to build brighter futures for all.
Summary of Position: This 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 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 throughout Cumberland, Dauphin, & Perry Counties. 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:
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years related experience/training in youth services, child welfare, juvenile justice, community programs, or program development.
- At least one (1) year of related experience/training in management/supervision.
Position requires
- Reliable transportation,
- Valid driver’s license,
- Auto insurance coverage with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident bodily injury liability.
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $43,680.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrisburg, PA 17110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
