Assistant Program Director

Devereux•Goleta, CA

25d•$70,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is seeking an energetic, caring, and compassionate Assistant Program Director with excellent organizational and communication skills for our expanding programs in the beautiful community of Santa Barbara, CA. This a great opportunity to advance your career to the next level and be a part of progressive human services organization! Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Our beautiful Goleta campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945. The assistant program director position is responsible for providing leadership, support, and guidance to Program Administrators and supervisory staff. Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday 10am-6pm with weekend availability and on-call availability. Salary $70,000-$76,000

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience in a residential, day program, and/or community program setting serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Be certified by the State of California as ARF and/or RCFE administrator or be willing to obtain.
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a residential, day program, and/or community program setting serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly requires lifting/moving weight of up to 10lbs, frequently lift/move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
All Devereux staff must be able to pass a through background and Livescan check, oral drug screen, and have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in the efficient and effective operation of our day and residential programs
Oversees staff scheduling and ensures programs are maximizing staff utilization
Provides support and guidance to direct care staff and program supervisory staff
Provides mentorship and training to program administrators and other supervisory staff
Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations including title 22 and title 17
Represents Devereux with families, community providers, regulatory, and funding agencies
Works collaboratively with other department directors, administrative, and supervisory staff

Benefits

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
The opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to step up into a Program Management position
Working in a respectful, inclusive and diverse environment
Excellent Benefits + Tuition Assistance (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)
Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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