Assistant Program Director

Devereux • Goleta, CA

11h • $70,000 - $76,000

About The Position

Do you enjoy managing a team and process with sucess as your goal? Is your passion to be a key member in a mission driven organization that focuses on empowering the lives of others and providing opportunities for success? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Team! 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! Being an Assistant Program Director at Devereux has its Advantages! 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 You will also: 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 Devereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees