Job Description

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Program Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours per week /Non-traditional/ Nights/Weekends/On-call

Job Summary

The Assistant Program Director is to assist with supervision and administrative functions as assigned by the Program Director.  The Assistant Program Director shall supervise direct care staff and be responsible for related administrative functions.  The Assistant Program Director shall perform direct care functions and assist the Program Director with the day-to-day operations of the program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing services to clients and their families, including case planning, education, and advocacy. 
• Provide supervision and consultation with identified staff in the direct provision of services to children, youth, and families.  As well as, provide 24/7 on-call supervision to the program.
• Participate with staff team in making decisions regarding client care.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff in conjunction with Program Director.
• Facilitate staff meetings, case conferences, in-service trainings, or other meetings as assigned.
• Assist Program Director in establishing staff schedules and in monitoring client/staff ratios.
• Ensure compliance with all licensure, accreditation, and contract requirements.
• Manage day-to-day operations as assigned, including procuring supplies and in-kind donations and monitoring facility cleanliness and maintenance needs.
• Prepare and maintain complete case files, documentation, and billing information for all clients.  Prepare reports as requested by Program Director.
• Assist and participate in on-going and follow-up reviews to evaluate appropriateness and quality of care provided.
• Facilitate efforts that support the mission of CEDARS Youth Services.
• Assign with processing referrals in conjunction with Admission Specialist and Program Director.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients served by this organization.
• Perform other related assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of CEDARS Youth Services.
• Maintain professional boundaries in the provision of services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience working with youth and families.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families.
• Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills.
• Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families we serve.
• Ability to provide effective leadership that fosters teamwork within and across programs.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Experience providing crisis support and management.
• Knowledge and experience providing trauma-informed care.
• Autonomous worker who can manage time wisely.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount