Assistant Program Director I - Childrens Congregate Care

Overview

Pay: $50,000-$55,000 Annually

YOU, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Assistant Program Director I to support the clinical and administrative operations of our Children’s Congregate Care program. This role plays a vital part in ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed services for emotionally and behaviorally impacted children and adolescents. Working closely with the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director helps oversee daily operations, staff performance, and service delivery while advancing the organization’s mission and values.

Benefits for Full-time employees: 

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Why YOU, Inc.

At YOU, Inc., we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to children, families, and communities. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the oversight of intake, assessment, and treatment services for all individuals served in the program

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating program activities to ensure quality, effectiveness, and compliance

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to support the delivery of long-term, short-term, emergency, and therapeutic services

• Serve as a liaison between the program, external agencies, and the broader community

• Maintain required records, data collection, and statistical reports in accordance with funding and regulatory requirements

• Participate in quality management activities to promote collaboration, standardization, and continuous improvement across programs

• Support hiring processes with approval from the Program Director; assist in training, supervising, and evaluating staff, interns, and volunteers

• Assist in monitoring budget expectations related to program census, staffing ratios, and expenses

• Help ensure ongoing maintenance, safety, and readiness of program facilities, equipment, and materials

• Monitor compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements, including National Council on Accreditation standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• One to three years of related experience in human services, behavioral health, or residential care settings

• Behavioral health clinical licensure preferred (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist)

• Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to support staff supervision, program coordination, and service delivery

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required