Program Director for Behavioral Support Services

Strategies to Empower People Inc.

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Strategies to Empower People is seeking a full-time Program Director for its Behavioral Support Services department. This role is responsible for program design, development, and implementation strategies. The Director will provide supervision and consultation for individual clients' service coordination, treatment plans, and effective implementation approaches and interventions within a community-based supported living program. This program serves individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have consistent and severe behavioral and medical challenges in the greater Sacramento area. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and supervises a large team. The Director develops treatment plans and staff understanding of trauma-informed care. This role involves direct work with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors such as severe physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, and property destruction. The Program Director is accountable for the health, safety, and success of both clients and employees.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years experience working in the behavioral health field
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience (supervising staff, not individuals with disabilities)
• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Licensed and insured driver
• Clean driving record (no excessive points, and no DUIs/wet-and-reckless in the past 10 years)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with the I/DD population
• Two (2) years of fiscal management experience
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBCA) in the state of California

Responsibilities

• Program design, development and implementation strategies
• Supervision and consultation of individual clients' service coordination
• Develop treatment plans for clients
• Develop staff understanding of trauma-informed care
• Ensure the health, safety and success of clients
• Ensure the health, safety and success of employees

Benefits

• One-time relocation reimbursement up to $2,500
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation time accrual after a six-month waiting period
• Matching 401k plan
• Mileage reimbursement (72.5 cents per mile)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Sick time accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees