Assistant Program Manager - Paxton

Devereux•Paxton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Devereux's Paxton House program serves co-ed youth, ages 4 to 14, on a rapid reintegration care program. With a 1:3 staff to student ratio, the main focus at this program is to identify and treat safety/risk factors, barrier behaviors, and factors that precipitated placement; and facilitate reintegration of the youth to the family or next appropriate placement in the shortest time period possible. As an Assistant Program Manager, you will: Be passionate about working with and helping youth. Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment. Collaborate with the Program Manager/Director to create program vision and a positive working environment. Assist with the planning and implementation of programing for individuals. Assist with staffing and other aspects of program management as needed. Possess a high level of organizational and communication skills. Being an Assistant Program Manager at Devereux has its advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as: A fun, fast paced, and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field. Being part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you! The ability to have influence in our kid's treatment plans. The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid driver's license required.
High School Diploma with two years of congregate care experience or Bachelor’s degree with one year of congregate care experience required.
Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Degrees in the subject area of psychology, social work, sociology, or related field preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
Collaborate with the Program Manager/Director to create program vision and a positive working environment.
Assist with the planning and implementation of programing for individuals.
Assist with staffing and other aspects of program management as needed.
Possess a high level of organizational and communication skills.
Have influence in our kid's treatment plans.
Teach at-risk youth valuable life skills.

Benefits

192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed 200,000
Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program!
Advance tuition assistance
Loan repayment
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.