Deputy Director Jobs

The Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director and Clinical Director to chart WAF’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services. The Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing the operations of our programs and assisting with the development and execution of key priorities, high-quality client services, written policies and procedures, administration, and human resources.

Management, and Client Relations/Management

• Build and maintain strong client and staff relationships; exceptional relationship-builder.
• Represent WAF in meetings, events, and other public venues.
• Share in knowledge dissemination, reporting, and communications.
• Structure and lead teams to deliver outstanding services and support to our clients and the youth that we serve.

Program Building

• Mentoring, coaching; visible, approachable sounding board/resource
• Have knowledge and awareness of all Grant requirements and other funder compliance expectations
• Partner with the Executive Director, Clinical Director Operations Manager and Human Resources Manager is essential
• Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budget realities.
• Internal leadership activities (human resources, administration, and organizational planning).
• Support with the oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of outcomes for Grants requirements
• Manage all segments of information technology, human resources (recruiting, reviews, staff deployment/workload balancing, career progression) with related internal communications and budgeting/finance duties.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff members
• Deep commitment to social justice and centering marginalized voices. Professional experience advancing LGBTQ+ causes is considered a major plus.
• A significant supervisory record, with experience developing team members and fostering a culture that centers racial and LGBTQ+ justice.
• Consensus-oriented with emotional intelligence, compassion, and active listening skills.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, a master degree preferred in a related field, such as social work, mental health, business administration, management, or public administration.
• 3 years of experience required in a leadership or management role, preferably in the same or similar industry