**Working At NYAP**

+ NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.

+ 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)

+ Healthcare Benefits for you and your family

+ Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements

+ Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)

+ Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

+ Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

The Assistant Program Director for La Jornada is responsible for assisting the Program Director with programmatic, administrative,

financial, and operational systems related to foster care, case management, and clinical services for minors. The Assistant Program

Director provides supervision to assigned staff. The Assistant Program Director serves as a secondary liaison with stakeholders.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ The Assistant Program Director for La Jornada will perform duties including, but not limited to:

+ Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.

+ Assist the Program Director with programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational systems related to foster care,

+ case management, and clinical services.

+ Assists in establishing a respectful and supportive workplace environment that cares for people, connects communities, and

+ promotes peace.

+ Serve as a liaison between the Program Director, Team Leads, and stakeholders.

+ Act as secondary liaison and point-of-contact (POC) for stakeholders.

+ Supervise assigned staff. Depending on experience, the Assistant Program Director might supervise case management,

+ clinical, licensing, or education teams. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, working with the talent acquisition team

+ to hire staff, training, regular oversight and direction, time and expense approval, evaluations, leadership.

+ Promote, encourage, and assist Team Leads in developing innovative programs and implement special projects to better

+ serve youth and their families.

+ Conduct program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of services to youth and their families and ensure operations and

+ services are consistent with established NYAP, COA, federal, state, and local licensing standards and requirements, and

+ funder specific requirements.

+ Prepare reports on agency licensure, regulatory, and compliance reviews.

+ Responsible for planning and coordinating statewide functions, including trainings and conferences.

+ Assist with continuous quality improvement efforts to assure that service quality and reporting meets contract

+ requirements, which might include weekly case management auditing and pre-staffings.

+ Actively participate in and/or complete all professional development requirements, including trainings, readings, and

+ pertinent certifications. Remain current on Policy and stakeholder guidance.

+ Advocate on behalf of youth and youth service systems via participation in individual and systems advocacy. Advocacy

+ might include presenting at foster care conferences.

+ Participate in on-call schedule as needed.

+ Performs other duties as requested.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor degree in education, psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science field. Master’s degree preferred.

+ 5 years of experience in child welfare administration/operations, or child protective services administration/operations.

+ 2 years of experience in program management or as director of a licensed child care program.

+ Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

+ Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well

+ as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

**OTHER SKILLS**

+ Excellent customer service and communication skills.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

+ Some travel is required. Out-of-state travel may be required.

+ Must be open and willing to work non-traditional work hours as well as on-call responsibilities.

+ The qualified candidate will follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

+ Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.

+ Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.

+ Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

+ Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.

+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

**Who we are**

**National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.**

**We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.**

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.