Bilingual Assistant Program Director - Jor

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization! If you are passionate about working with children and have experience working with unaccompanied minors and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), we encourage you to apply for this position!

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 know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.

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.
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• 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

Position Title: Assistant Director-ORR

Position Summary

Under the general oversight of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for the day to day administration and supervision of the assigned programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director will perform administrative duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Advocate on behalf of youth and youth service systems via participation in individual and systems advocacy.
• Promote, encourage, and assist Regional Directors and Managers in developing innovative, cost-effective programs and implementing special projects to better serve troubled and needy youth and their families.
• Promote performance measurement indicators to insurance the comprehensive needs of the youth and families are met throughout the organization while seeking to standardize best practices and the attainment of evidence based models.
• Conduct program evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of agency services to youth and their families.
• Conduct continuous quality assurance activities in order to ensure effective service delivery to youth and families.
• Work with the Executive Director to sustain and grow programs and service; including solicitation and submittal of requests for proposals and grants as it pertains to the development of new programs and the expansion of existing NYAP programs.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals charged with the responsibility for submitting applications, proposals, grants, and/or contracts to licensing, contracting, or funding entities.
• Manage administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the organization.
• Support the organization's strategic alliances and partnership.
• Assist in program development activities including referral agency contacts throughout the state in order to further develop services and referrals to NYAP.
• Represent NYAP at professional conferences, seek continual professional development, and share acquired knowledge with others via trainings, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring of staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or a related behavioral science field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the field of youth services.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an administrative and/or supervisory role in youth services.
• Current Social Work License or equivalent as required by State Law and/or regulatory bodies.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Openness to traveling as required by the position

COVID-19 Considerations:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization Policy and Procedures requires all employees, contractors, interns and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate. For more information contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. 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.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position.

If this is you visit us at www.nyap.org/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $71,958.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person