Job Overview
Are you ready to….Kickstart Your Career. Make a Real Impact. Grow With Us.
We are seeking an energetic, people-focused emerging professional who’s ready to lead, grow, and make a difference? Living Advantage, Inc. is looking for a motivated Program Director Assistant to help empower our team and support the foster youth we serve.
In this dynamic role, you’ll help drive the day-to-day operations of our programs while supporting staff through training, communication, and hands-on guidance. You’ll be part coach, part organizer, part problem-solver—and a key player in building a positive, high-impact work environment.
What You’ll Do
- Support staff daily to ensure smooth delivery of service, troubleshoot challenges, and strengthen internal communication.
- Coordinate staff training, onboarding, and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Assist with HR-related matters, including reinforcing policies and collaborating with leadership on employee relations.
- Supervise staff while fostering an upbeat, supportive, and engaged team culture.
- Represent Living Advantage, Inc. at program meetings, school presentations, and community partnership events.
- Maintain accurate program records and assist with updating policies, procedures, and documentation.
Quality Assurance & Reporting
- Help develop and maintain program policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure timely, organized maintenance of program and staff records.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:
- A Natural Leader: You enjoy inspiring, guiding, and coaching others.
- A Team Player: You connect well with diverse staff, youth, and community partners.
- Detail-Oriented: You stay organized, follow through, and keep documentation tight.
- Purpose-Driven: You care deeply about youth success and want your work to matter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Education, Social Work, or a related field (master’s preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in program management or social services, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in employee training, engagement, supervision, and performance management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills—paired with an outgoing, energetic personality.
- Knowledge of foster care, probation of youth needs, educational challenges, and community resource coordination.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Living Advantage, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a LinkedIn account? If so, please provide your LindkedIn address
- Do you have car insurance?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person