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Assistant Director
Office for Child and Youth Protection
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Director supports the Office for Child and Youth Protection by managing and training employees and helping in the planning, organizing and administering of programs and operations to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist director in development and implementation of agency policies and procedures.
Assist the Director in coordinating and supervising daily operations including supervision of staff.
Facilitate supervision and case management meetings.
Oversee case management. Assign clients and work closely with Victim Assistance Coordinators to ensure appropriate delivery of services.
Review all financial requests pertaining to victim/survivor expenditures and submit to Director.
Conduct quarterly audits of staff records.
Assist in public relations and social media activities.
Ensure compliance with established project completion time frames and adherence to agency policies.
Recruit and directly supervise volunteers, interns, and co-op students.
Assist with the interviewing, hiring and training to all new employees.
Monitor and respond to general office e-mails.
Prepares office reports.
Provide trainings and presentations to public related to mission and goals of office.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the office.
Completion of continuing education via trainings and seminars.
Represent the organization to the public in person, via phone or e-mail in a professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Abilities
Travel within five counties of the Archdiocese may be required.
Position is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.
Successful completion of mandatory Office for Child and Youth Protection trainings.
Other characteristics such as personal characteristics
Working knowledge of and comfort with Catholic faith and parish life is required.
Experience
2-5 years of experience in supervising and managing staff.
Experience working within victim and child advocacy professions.
Possess leadership and supervisory skills and be able to direct, supervise, train, and assess staff members.
Understanding of the issue of sexual violence and trauma-informed care practices.
Knowledge and experience providing trauma informed support.
Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are critical.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Must have excellent time management and communication skills.
Working Conditions:
This position is expected to be carried out Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May require working on evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 30lbs.