Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director-E-FL_680-Other Residential Services

Location: St Petersburg Area Command Sallie House, St Petersburg, Florida

Position Type: Full-Time FLSA Exempt

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Children’s Services in leading, planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring the day-to-day operations of The Salvation Army Sallie House which provides professional and stable placement for children in crisis. This position implements and evaluates program operations and services; supervises all program staff and ensures work follows established policies and procedures with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with the Director of Children’s Services, directs and evaluates a program of stable care of children within the limits of The Salvation Army policy and within the guidelines of licensing, accrediting, and funding organizations; ensures all licensing, accreditation, grant, and contractual obligations are met; interprets and instructs staff on established guidelines.
• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the work of all program staff responsible for providing children’s services; instructs and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures for conducting work; monitors work in process and upon completion for compliance with established program policies and procedures.
• Assists Director in conducting performance evaluations; makes salary and hiring/firing recommendations; assists employees with professional goal setting and measures outcome of same; ensures employees and relevant volunteers achieve minimum hours of in-service training as required by regulation or contract.
• Compiles and submits records, reports, and documentation as scheduled and directed by the referral sources and/or contract guidelines.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and four years progressively responsible experience administering and developing social service programs, AND
• Three years progressively responsible experience administering and developing social service programs, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be cleared by Local Law Enforcement, State of Florida Dept of Children and Families, and FBI background screens.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal child care/home environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work is often outside in playgrounds, courtyards, parks, beaches, pools, etc.

Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  11/08/2024 - until filled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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