Operations Supervisor (Director of Operations) - AMIKids Bennettsville

**WHY AMIkids?** 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6e3A8A2nNk) Website: [www.AMIkids.org](http://www.amikids.org/) **What you will be doing:** - 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). - Participate in recruiting process. **Education, Training and Experience** - 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, **What's in it for you?** As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including: - Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within - Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D - PTO & Paid Holidays - Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc. - Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.