AMIkids makes a positive difference in kids' lives every day. Many of our kids have faced challenges in school and are involved with the legal system; we are giving them the opportunity to turn their lives around. For over 50 years, we have encouraged kids to make positive changes in their lives.
We seek a Director of Operations to provide leadership to the Youth and direct care team to ensure alignment with established Program operations policies, procedures and protocol. Provide supervision for youth served in a safe and secure environment. Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Program.
If this "WHY" resonates with you, you may have a place on our AMIkids team as the Director of Operations. Video: We Are AMIkids Website: www.AMIkids.org
- Supervise youth and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures, serving as an advisor and positive role model,
- Coordinate daily staffing schedule; ensure coverage is maintained within required ratio,
- Oversee/supervise Program activities and field trips; ensure appropriate youth to staff ratio in accordance with contractual requirements,
- Execute/oversee and adhere to established safety and security policies and procedures; conduct youth and property searches for unauthorized items,
- De-escalate youth altercations and incidents, using authorized methods and notify leadership,
- Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students,
- Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement,
- Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
- Plan and conduct regular staff meetings to include interactive open communication for the dissemination of information,
- Provide on-going training and development opportunities for Team Members, to include continued development regarding effective communication with youth,
- Provide constructive feedback and evaluate performance of direct reports for Team Member’s continued growth,
- May act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders,
- Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license in the state of employment and have a driving record that meets the standards of the AMIkids Transportation Policy,
- Able to complete trainings outside the program when required (may need to travel to other locations).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Education or related field;
- Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience, two (2) years preferred,
- Preferred one (1) year experience within an educational or youth service program, preferably working with troubled youth,