YOUTH REENTRY SERVICES PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Team: Youth Reentry Services

Reports to: Clinical Director

Pay Rate: Established in the offer letter

Service Area: Statewide

Travel Required: Regular, mostly New Castle County

Position Type: Full-time, exempt

Role and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended as examples of the types of work that may be performed by a Youth Reentry Services Program Director but are not all necessarily performed and do not include all specific functions and responsibilities that the Youth Reentry Services Program Director may be expected to perform.

  • Provide direct program oversight/management and regular supervision of the agency’s Youth Reentry Program, including delegation of work where appropriate.
  • Maintain regular contact with the Youth Reentry team regarding service coordination through frequent team meetings and individual supervision to discuss client needs or concerns.
  • Assign relevant work to Youth Reentry staff, including managing daily workshop schedule.
  • Assist with hiring and training of new program staff as needed.
  • Serve as primary liaison between Delaware Division of Children and Family Services Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services.
  • Communicate with the courts and probation and parole to advocate during court proceedings when needed, and maintain and foster relationships with community partners.
  • Assist with creating program marketing materials and digital infographics.
  • Serve as a program representative as needed at community meetings.
  • Assess and report on client progress and participation at regular intervals.
  • Track and update client information using the agency’s database program.
  • Generate monthly, quarterly reports, and year-end reports to the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services.
  • Establish and maintain community referral network.
  • Maintain a small caseload of clients, if needed.
  • Assist with policy, communications, and development as they relate to the staff member’s assigned program.
  • Accept and perform other work as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours required.
  • Significant knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the social forces and systems impacting them, and the resources available to them required. Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work, or a related field also required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based case management, and/or Cognitive Behavioral practices also preferred.
  • Five years of experience performing case management is desirable; at least three years of experience supervising others is desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site).
  • Must have a valid Delaware Driver’s License.
  • Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).
  • Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office, as well as Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources.
  • Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely.
  • Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways.
  • Must embrace teamwork, have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter with a positive attitude, with a good sense of humor.
  • Strong team building, organizing, writing and other communication skills are essential.

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