JYF Assistant Program Director

2 days ago


City of Daşşak NY United States Rising Ground, Inc Full time

Overview:

Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals through 101 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is integral to building a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

The Assistant Program Director assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Program Director. Their core functions include daily program development, documentation oversight, staff supervision, scheduling, school visits, implementation, and facilitation of the program model, guiding the youth development and treatment process, and ensuring communication between all shifts. Other duties include oversight of the physical environment, resource acquisition, and assisting with the training of direct care staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure all staff are up to date with all ACS/Rising Ground required training.
  • Complete weekly staff schedules to support program day-to-day activities and facility transports/outings.
  • Ensure youth support is made available for all medical and mental health appointments.
  • Conduct ongoing documented supervision with staff and co-facilitate bi-weekly staff meetings in coordination with the Program Director.
  • In the absence of the Program Director, assume the leadership role.
  • Conduct site inspections on a routine basis and ensure standards are being met; submit work orders for repairs.
  • Attend monthly ACS required directors’ meetings.
  • Complete monthly reports for ACS.
  • Conduct school visits twice per week.
  • Review all logs twice a week.
  • Review incident reports followed by a supervisory review/note.
  • Conduct weekly random video reviews and follow up with staff.
  • Conduct daily medication audits to ensure youth have an adequate amount of medication on hand and confirm medication delivery with staff on site.
  • Update the MAR as needed when youth medications are changed or discontinued.
  • Conduct safety and emergency procedures (e.g., fire drills).
  • Complete JYF Core training in addition to supporting the new employee checklist.
  • Must be able to obtain and keep s95 or F80 FDNY certificate of fitness.
  • Work in conjunction with the PD to ensure all PREA standards are adhered to.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Experience working with youth and families in residential settings.
  • Experience working within child welfare and/or juvenile justice fields.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior.
  • Knowledge of and continued training in individual and group counseling techniques, including verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques.
  • Understanding of the possible functions of behaviors of concern.
  • Understanding of child development and family & community systems.
Additional Information:

Full-time position, 35 hours per week. The daily schedule must reflect a working weekend day (Saturday or Sunday); expected work hours are 11 AM - 7 PM.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, PTO, and 401k matching.

Starting salary: $64,500.

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