Assistant Director

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

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.

Pay : $55,068 per year

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.

• Full-Time 40 hours per week.
• variable as needed for facility needs
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday = 1 : 00 PM - 10 : 00 PM
• Wednesday = 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

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

The ability to pass criminal background checks.

Within your Introductory Period, you must become proficient with the following program-specific equipment : Kiosk, Security and Fire System, Alco-Blow, Alco-Sensor, Metal Detector, Urine Testing Equipment, and FreshStart System. You will also be required to become proficient with future equipment applications as they are introduced and incorporated into our program operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend or reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to perform facility, vehicle, and property searches; fingerprint, and "pat-down" residents. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, or walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to drive a company and / or personal vehicle to meet the requirements of this position.

Work Environment

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate with the exception of life safety alarms which are sounded during monthly emergency drills and periodic systems inspections.