Assistant Director Jobs

JOIN DISMASand work for one of the nation\'s largest not-for-profit provider\'s specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services.ENJOYmeaningful work, indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work thatPOSITIVELYIMPACTSyour community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

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Summary:Assist the Director in the development, administration, supervision, management, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs. Provides temporary/interim Director duties in the absence of the Director. The Assistant Director may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

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Work Schedule:Works assigned schedule. In the event of a work stoppage, work the hours necessary to staff the center; Attends and participates in all required appointments/meetings on-site, within the community, the court system, or at other off-site business-related locations.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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• Provides Administrative Support:with evaluations, records, reports, correspondence, and statistical information. Assists the Director with the oversight of the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Initiates, Develops, and Maintains Cooperative Community Liaison Relationships:with employment-related industries/businesses, supervising authorities, other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
• Maintains Working Knowledge of all Procedures and Policies:Statement of Work, Physical Plant, Operations Manuals, including but not limited to Emergency Drills, Life Safety, Facility Sanitation, and Escape and Unusual Occurrence Procedures.
• Other:Responsible for general housekeeping of their workspace including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying of trash.
• Provides Daily Operations and Personnel Management:Assists Director with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, discipline, and evaluation of staff, volunteers, and interns. Provides Staff Duty coverage, completes staff schedule, assists with population projections, and provides Resident Monitor coverage. Assists with facility security, safety, and the maintenance of equipment. Performs premises inspection, orders supplies, and maintains inventory control.
• Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure quality and continuation of services. These changes may affect your qualifications for continued employment in this specific job category or classification.
• Responsible to the Director for development, administration, supervision, management, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs.
• Supports Program Initiatives:Assists the Director with the development and implementation of contract compliance and the efficient ongoing operations of the facility.

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Supervisory Responsibilities

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The Assistant Director assists the Director in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the facility and in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws. The Assistant Director assists the Director with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

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Competencies

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• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens, and seeks clarification. Writes clearly and informatively.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations and meets contractual obligations.
• Planning/Organizing - Provides timely responses (oral and written) to residents, management, and government agencies, organizes or schedules tasks, and prioritizes and plans work activities. Ability to multi-task and uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Ethics - Upholds organizational values, treats everyone with respect, works with integrity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Managing People - Makes self av ilable to staff and residents, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates\' skills, and encourages growth.

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Qualifications

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Education and/or Experience\ \

• A four-year college degree is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two years of academic studies in a social or behavioral science program at an accredited college or university or two years of paid work experience in social services or corrections may be substituted for academic studies on a one-year to one-year basis, and two years of supervisory/administrative experience is required.

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Certifications and Licenses\

• Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification, RAM, SPin, and Defensive Driving Certification during initial orientation. Retains those certifications throughout employment and possesses and maintains a valid driver\'s license with no restrictions which would prevent and/or prohibit the ability to perform job duties, as required.

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Language Skills\

• The ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and the ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or Boards of Directors.
• The ability to write reports, speeches, and other similar related business material.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

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Mathematical Skills\

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

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Reasoning Ability\

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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Computer Skills/Office Equipment\

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Has proficient knowledge of the most current version of Windows or XP operating systems, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

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Understands basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying, pasting, deleting, and moving files).

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Common office machinery includes, but is not limited to a calculator, telephone, fax, copier, scanner, postal machine; and the ability to pass