About this opportunity
Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc. lists this Assistant Director opportunity in westbrook, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cumberland County-ME
91 Larrabee Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092, USA
Cumberland County-ME
91 Larrabee Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092, USA
Summary of 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.
Qualifications/Requirements:
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.
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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
Flexible Schedule; Non-Traditional Hours; Evenings and Weekends may be needed.
Benefits Available :
Medical/Prescription
Vision
Short Term Disability
UNUM Supplement Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Paid time Off
Holiday Pay
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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
Travel Required
Yes . Throughtout Cumberland County and Surrounding Areas
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Strong Communication Skills
Intermediate
Some Knowledge
Basic Computer Skills
Advanced
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Masters or better.
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
westbrook, ME, 04098, US
Who can apply
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