Child Welfare Assistant Director

Child Welfare Assistant Director Full-Time | Salaried

Justice Works Help us do whatever it takes to support children, youth, and families! Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000/yearly

Schedule:

Some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required

Location:

Kent County, DE

At Justice Works Youth Care, Kids First! is more than a philosophy—it's the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help children and families succeed by building on their strengths, creating positive change, and strengthening communities. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Justice Works is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in the company and a path to long-term retirement growth (at no cost to the employee)—meaning when the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.

The Child Welfare Assistant Director provides oversight and support to supervisors and/or staff to ensure quality service delivery. This position monitors program standards, supports staff with case issues and emergencies, and works closely with community partners and stakeholder agencies.

• Manage and support supervisors and/or staff to ensure quality programming and compliance with funding, regulatory, contract, and Justice Works standards.
• Assign referrals in accordance with program standards.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and weekly supervision.
• Review and monitor required documentation and client data entry.
• Provide backup assistance and support to staff as needed.
• Accompany field staff to meetings and court hearings when needed.
• Act in place of the Program Director for meetings and events as needed.
• Coordinate and attend provider trainings and meetings.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of staff.
• Assist with employee performance management.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and providers.
• Transport clients using a personal vehicle when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to pass all current, applicable clearances.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.

Justice Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.