Assistant Director

Status: Full Time Salary                         

FLSA Classification: Exempt      

Summary of Position:  This Assistant Director 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. 


• 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.


• Required to be licensed in AR (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC) 


• 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.


• In order to perform the job successfully, and the individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.


• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.


• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking 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.