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Youth Advocate Programs

Assistant Director

Youth Advocate Programs, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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Assistant Director

Job Category: Managers Requisition Number: ASSIS001533 Posted: April 22, 2024 Full-Time Location: Chicago, IL 60619, USA Travel Required: Yes Job Details

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Status: Full-Time Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt Summary of Position: Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Chicago C2C Program with hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director. Responsibilities: 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. Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are a plus. Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position. Qualifications/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. Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage. Benefits Available: Medical/Prescription Dental Vision Short Term Disability UNUM Supplemental Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid time off Holiday Pay 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 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. 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.