{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d3347659a07a37ab9f64b7bd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3347659a07a37ab9f64b7bd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3347659a07a37ab9f64b7bd","title":"Assistant Program Director","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\nThe ideal candidate will assist the Program Director in facilitating staff meetings, participate in Program Director meetings and PEER meetings in the Program Director’s absence, and provide supervision for staff, when required. The incumbent will supervise the program in the absence of the Program Director.\n\nWHO WE ARE\nLooking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.\n\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive Compensation\nTuition reimbursement for eligible positions\nClinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions\nLoan repayment for eligible positions\nGenerous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees\nMonthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions\n403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution\nCompetitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.\nProfessional development and learning opportunities\nBBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision\nAnnual employee recognition and staff appreciation events\nEmployee referral bonus program\nOffers flexible work schedules\nA fulfilling career while providing a family centered focus and work-life balance\n\nHOW TO APPLY\nTo learn more about Interim and to apply for this position, please go to our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/.\n\nCompensation\n$34.44 – $48.23/hr. Non-Exempt; Competitive Compensation; Nonexempt; 40 hours/week; Eligible for Overtime.\n\nREPORTS TO\n\nProgram Director\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired: Bilingual in Spanish. Bachelor’s and two years’ experience working with adults with serious mental illness or with substance abuse problems in a social rehabilitation program or experience in a related field. Experience working with the homeless population highly desirable. Ability to; work as a member of a team, maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close inter-personal relationships; possess strong crisis intervention skills; learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation; knowledge of community resources desirable; organized, flexible, empathic and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and members of the community.\n\nDriver’s license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.\nValid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.\n\nPreferred: Master’s in counseling or related field, registered with BBS.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nUnder the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director will assist with the following duties:\n\nProvide on-call services.\nSupervise program in absence of Program Director, including facilitation of staff meetings, participation in Program Director meetings, conduct intakes and supervision of staff, when required.\nParticipate in selection and orientation of new staff members and provide on-going support and supervision to staff team.\nResponsible for supervision and evaluation of staff as assigned.\nProvide back-up crisis support and emergency coverage for counseling staff members.\nProvide direct services for clients including outreach, client intake, assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention.\nMaintain awareness of program issues and assist in problem solving and supporting with ongoing client needs.\nArrange for client’s medical and mental health needs; i.e., link with psychiatrist and nurse, and arrange for housing, clothing, food, personal items and benefit needs.\nProvide case management and mental health services as assigned.\nMonitor Medi-Cal documentation requirements (treatment plans, progress notes, etc.) Inform the Program Director in a timely manner when charting or treatment planning is not being appropriately performed or staff are not meeting their documentation requirements.\nLiaison and coordination with County Behavioral Health system and other private and public social services including but not limited to; local homeless organizations, mental health agencies, other Interim programs, local police departments and local hospitals\nConduct effective public relations activities as assigned including but not limited to networking, attending meetings, providing program presentations.\nServe as a role model for positive employee relations, professional functioning, and for adherence to the principles of social rehabilitation, recovery and wellness, and the philosophy of a Full Service Partnership (FSP).\nAttend to maintenance and safety of facility.\nAssist with oversight of grants and FSP tracking.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nAbility to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: standing, sitting, climbing stairs.\nCapable of the following intermittent activities: lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $34.44 - $48.23 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\n403(b)\n403(b) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nWork Location: In person","company":"Interiminc","rawCompany":"interiminc","city":"Salinas","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:57:17.672Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"623220","title":"Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities","slug":"residential-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-facilities"},{"code":"622210","title":"Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals","slug":"psychiatric-and-substance-abuse-hospitals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Program Director","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\nThe ideal candidate will assist the Program Director in facilitating staff meetings, participate in Program Director meetings and PEER meetings in the Program Director’s absence, and provide supervision for staff, when required. The incumbent will supervise the program in the absence of the Program Director.\n\nWHO WE ARE\nLooking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.\n\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive Compensation\nTuition reimbursement for eligible positions\nClinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions\nLoan repayment for eligible positions\nGenerous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees\nMonthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions\n403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution\nCompetitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.\nProfessional development and learning opportunities\nBBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision\nAnnual employee recognition and staff appreciation events\nEmployee referral bonus program\nOffers flexible work schedules\nA fulfilling career while providing a family centered focus and work-life balance\n\nHOW TO APPLY\nTo learn more about Interim and to apply for this position, please go to our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/.\n\nCompensation\n$34.44 – $48.23/hr. Non-Exempt; Competitive Compensation; Nonexempt; 40 hours/week; Eligible for Overtime.\n\nREPORTS TO\n\nProgram Director\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired: Bilingual in Spanish. Bachelor’s and two years’ experience working with adults with serious mental illness or with substance abuse problems in a social rehabilitation program or experience in a related field. Experience working with the homeless population highly desirable. Ability to; work as a member of a team, maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close inter-personal relationships; possess strong crisis intervention skills; learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation; knowledge of community resources desirable; organized, flexible, empathic and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and members of the community.\n\nDriver’s license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.\nValid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.\n\nPreferred: Master’s in counseling or related field, registered with BBS.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nUnder the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director will assist with the following duties:\n\nProvide on-call services.\nSupervise program in absence of Program Director, including facilitation of staff meetings, participation in Program Director meetings, conduct intakes and supervision of staff, when required.\nParticipate in selection and orientation of new staff members and provide on-going support and supervision to staff team.\nResponsible for supervision and evaluation of staff as assigned.\nProvide back-up crisis support and emergency coverage for counseling staff members.\nProvide direct services for clients including outreach, client intake, assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention.\nMaintain awareness of program issues and assist in problem solving and supporting with ongoing client needs.\nArrange for client’s medical and mental health needs; i.e., link with psychiatrist and nurse, and arrange for housing, clothing, food, personal items and benefit needs.\nProvide case management and mental health services as assigned.\nMonitor Medi-Cal documentation requirements (treatment plans, progress notes, etc.) Inform the Program Director in a timely manner when charting or treatment planning is not being appropriately performed or staff are not meeting their documentation requirements.\nLiaison and coordination with County Behavioral Health system and other private and public social services including but not limited to; local homeless organizations, mental health agencies, other Interim programs, local police departments and local hospitals\nConduct effective public relations activities as assigned including but not limited to networking, attending meetings, providing program presentations.\nServe as a role model for positive employee relations, professional functioning, and for adherence to the principles of social rehabilitation, recovery and wellness, and the philosophy of a Full Service Partnership (FSP).\nAttend to maintenance and safety of facility.\nAssist with oversight of grants and FSP tracking.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nAbility to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: standing, sitting, climbing stairs.\nCapable of the following intermittent activities: lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $34.44 - $48.23 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\n403(b)\n403(b) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:57:17.672Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:57:17.672Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Interiminc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Salinas","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d3347659a07a37ab9f64b7bd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3347659a07a37ab9f64b7bd"}}