Associate Director for Youth Services Department
Lancaster, CA
Position Reports To: Director of Direct Services
Hours: Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required
Salary: $62,000- $80,000, annually
Basic Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate for this position will possess a combination of skills, experience, and passion in the following areas:
- The ability to take initiative while remaining open to the ideas of others
- Skills in collaboration and teamwork
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Entrepreneurial with a self-led attitude
- Able to multi-task
- Must be able to work in stressful situations while meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to meet with funders in a professional manner
- Programmatic reporting ability
Program Management (Roles and Responsibilities)
- Work with Director to ensure all activities to meet service goals, objectives and Scope of Work
- Work with Technical Assistance agency for support and guidance on achieving Scope of Work goals
- Collaborate with community partners to achieve Scope of Work goals
- Develop and facilitate in AV4YouthCoalition
- Submit annual grant required reports upon approval of Executive Director
- Work with HR Dept to support new hires, including; interviews and training
- Develop and sustain relationships with community partners
- Oversight of budget, fiscal management of funds/ ability to manage and utilize programmatic budget
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs, functions and implementation changes to provide for more effective and efficient operations
- Representing the program and public funder/agencies, professional and community groups and the general public
- Work with local school districts to provide assemblies/workshops to educate on mental health, anti-hate, bullying, financial literacy, job skills, substance use, suicide prevention, etc,.
- Provide opportunities for youth to engage with one another and AVPH
- Support and provide individual and group Reflective Supervision to Program Manager and youth direct staff
- Quality Assurance including audit charts, visits and satisfactory surveys
- Review time sheets
- Ensure compliance of all HIPAA and other client rights as it relates to consents and enrollment practices
- Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVPH Board of Directors
- Attends mandatory meetings and trainings set forth by AVPH and funders
- All duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to assess families across a broad spectrum of areas, recognizing professional boundaries and the need for consultation from other disciplines.
- Experience working with families from diverse age, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Empathy, warmth, and the ability to establish ongoing supportive relationships with an ethnically diverse population.
- Knowledgeable about local community resources and able to refer families to appropriate agencies.
- Self-starter, with the ability to take initiative and require minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish positive rapport with diverse populations, utilizing cross-cultural skills and knowledge of cultural and religious differences, attitudes and practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to understand distribution site operations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree, preferred in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field with three (3) years’ experience in management and/or working with the youth population or a bachelor’s degree in related field with a combination of five (5) years’ experience in management and/or working with the youth population.
- At least two (2) years’ experience working and developing youth programs
- At least two (2) years' experience working with the school districts
- At least two (2) years’ proven experience in grant writing, budget preparation, contract management and compliance.
- At least three (3) years supervising staff and providing reflective supervision
- Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, community-based organizations, county facilities and residents
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Proficient written, intrapersonal, communication skills (verbal), organizational skills
- Demonstrated track record with respect to detail orientation and accuracy
- Must demonstrate excellent skills in Microsoft excel, word, outlook and the ability to learn new data programs
- Attention to detail and accurate.
- Ability to solve problems, find and correct errors.
- Maintain a valid California driver’s license.
- Must have an automobile and maintain auto insurance
- Vaccinated for COVID-19, highly encouraged
Working Conditions:
- Primarily in office setting and/or via a virtual platform.
- Office, and possible community settings
- This position requires lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs., stooping, bending, squatting, sitting on the floor, walking, running (may be needed)