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❤️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures
Assistant DirectorÂ
Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay AvailableÂ
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.
Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been dedicated to building better futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.
When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits
- DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Paid Training & Career Growth
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You'll Do
As an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for managing the operations of a residential facility to ensure clients receive the highest level of services in a safe and secure environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Monitors and manages the facility’s operations to ensure policy compliance, effective supervision of clients, delivery of quality services and the implementation facility schedules.
- Ensures quality and continuity of clinical services and curriculum within established parameters.
- Develops and executes departmental policies in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Assures compliance with applicable licensing and regulatory agencies.
- Updates and amends policy and procedures manual for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Supervises, assists with hiring, and evaluates staff performance, develops measurable objectives for necessary improvements and implements appropriate corrective action to staff adhering to human resources policies and utilizing Human Resources when necessary.
- Confers with local agencies such as social service, community relations, and criminal justice to interpret the institutional programmatic activities and objectives as well as developing cooperative working relationships.
- Assumes overall direction of the program including communication with internal management and external agencies in the absence of the Facility Director.
- Evaluates training needs of the facility for staff members and coordinates training activities and programs.
- Communicates regularly and thoroughly with appropriate supervisory staff member on matters such as operational, administrative, and personnel issues within the program/facility.
- Attend staff meetings and conferences.
- Supports the company’s philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
âś” Compassionate
âś” Dependable
âś” Patient
âś” Team-Oriented
âś” Service-Focused
âś” Professional
âś” Positive
âś” Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential facility of which three (3) years must be in a supervisory or managerial level or a Master’s degree a behavioral or social science field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program of which one (1) year experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level.
Schedule
• Full-Time
Start a Career with Purpose
Some jobs pay the bills.
This job changes lives.
If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Abraxas Youth & Family Services team.
Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures.
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"
About Our Organization
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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