DIRECTOR: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is looking for an exceptionally committed and high-energy professional with at least five years of neighborhood-based program experience with high-needs youth and families to assume the role of Director in our Schenectady County office. The successful applicant will possess stellar credentials in working successfully with youth, families and communities to safely manage troubled youth in their homes with intensive case management and wrap-around support. The Director will provide a professional level of case management services to a case load of the youth in our Preventive/Reunification Program. In this capacity the Director will be responsible for supervising advocate staff, staff recruitment and development, community networking and 24/7 crisis support. The Director will provide weekly supervision and guidance as well as overall guidance and support to the program and staff. The Director will monitor contracts, outcomes and reporting, and overall program management and development. YAP, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to strength-based, family-centered programming as a means of keeping families fully intact, and youth successful in their homes. YAP, Inc. relies heavily on the use of informal supports drawn from resources found in the home neighborhoods of client families to build a network of support for each youth and family referred. Successful applicants will be well versed in neighborhood-based approaches to aiding youth and families. Starting salary is in the mid 40s and will be negotiated based on experience. Benefits include health and retirement packages, paid sick and vacation time. Preferred qualifications are a Masters degree in Human Services with 5-6 years experience. Youth Advocate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter, resume and five references to Director Search Committee, 1438 County Rt. 25, Malone, NY 12953. |