National Youth Advocate Program - Aurora, CO

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Aurora, CO
Social Assistance

About the position

The Assistant Program Director for NYAP's La Jornada (The Journey) Program focusing on Long-Term Foster Care (LTFC) will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective delivery of long-term foster care services to unaccompanied minors transferred from the federal government's Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelters, transitional foster care, or specialty ORR programs. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about making a direct impact in the lives of children, youth, and families, and who are committed to the core values of compassion and dedication that NYAP embodies. Under the general oversight of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director will assist in managing programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational systems related to the provision of care and services. This includes serving as a secondary liaison with ORR, producing and delivering regular and timely reports, and establishing a respectful and supportive workplace environment. The Assistant Program Director will also be responsible for elevating issues or concerns that may arise within the program. In this role, the Assistant Program Director will advocate on behalf of minors and youth service systems, participate in individual and systems advocacy, and provide supervision, guidance, and consultation to the Lead Case Manager and other managers as assigned. The position requires a proactive approach to promoting and assisting the case management team in developing innovative programs and implementing special projects aimed at better serving minors and their families. Additionally, the Assistant Program Director will conduct program evaluations and data analysis activities to assess the effectiveness of agency services, prepare reports on agency licensure, regulatory, and compliance reviews, and coordinate statewide functions, including trainings and conferences. The role also includes presenting workshops at national or statewide conferences on Foster Care and advocacy, thereby contributing to the broader conversation on youth services and support.

Responsibilities

  • Performing all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
  • Advocating on behalf of minors and youth service systems via participation in individual and systems advocacy.
  • Providing supervision, guidance and consultation to the Lead Case Manager and other managers as assigned, and provide direction on cases.
  • Promoting, encouraging, and assisting the case management team, directly supervising the in developing innovative programs and implementing special projects to better serve minors and their families.
  • Serving as a liaison between Program Director, case management team, and ORR staff.
  • Conducting program evaluation and data analysis activities to assess the effectiveness of agency services to youth and their families.
  • Preparing reports on agency licensure, regulatory, and compliance reviews.
  • Responsible for planning and coordinating statewide functions, including trainings and conferences.
  • Assisting in program development activities including referral agency contacts throughout the state to further develop services and referrals to NYAP.
  • Presenting at least one workshop at a national or statewide conference on Foster Care and advocacy.
  • Performing other duties as requested.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in education, psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science field.
  • Five (5) years of progressive experience in social services or childcare agency or organization.
  • Two (2) years of experience in an administrative and/or supervisory role in youth services.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
  • Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability.
  • Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service focused on caring for people, connecting communities, and promoting peace.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with a possibility of being on call on nights/weekends, in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
  • Must be able to organize, navigate, and physically escort youth to various travel destinations possibly including airlines, trains, and buses.

Benefits

  • 22 Days Off Each Year!
  • 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
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