Program Director - East Meadow

Devereux•Rutland, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director oversees the day-to-day operations of Devereux Massachusetts’ East Meadow group home in Rutland, Massachusetts. The program serves boys ages 7 to 15 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and various cognitive disabilities, providing individualized care at a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio. The role includes program planning, supervising residential staff, managing the budget, integrating community-based experiences for youth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality therapeutic services. The Program Director works closely with vulnerable young people to build on their strengths and contribute to improvements in their lives. The position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, educators, therapists, and psychiatrists, and helps shape youth treatment plans and teach essential life skills. The role requires completing two weeks of orientation training, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Rutland. The starting pay is $54,000 annually, with additional compensation for higher education and/or years of relevant experience, up to $61,560. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with an additional $250 bonus for MAP certification.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
At least 3 years of experience in a residential treatment setting.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Ability to complete two weeks of orientation training, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Rutland.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field preferred.
MAP certification is eligible for an additional $250 bonus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a group home.
Plan programs.
Supervise residential staff.
Manage the budget.
Integrate community-based experiences for youth.
Ensure delivery of high-quality therapeutic services.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support youth and shape treatment plans.
Teach essential life skills to at-risk young people.

Benefits

192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
403(b) retirement account with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential additional 2% match.
Free life insurance up to 2 times annual salary, not to exceed $200,000.
Blue Cross health insurance plans.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Accident insurance.
Identity theft insurance.
Pet insurance.
Other insurance options.
Free Employee Assistance Program for mental health, work-life balance, and general well-being.
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more.
ASCEND career-accelerator program with tuition coverage up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate study and $25,000 annually for graduate study.
Student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200 per year.
Medical coverage, including telemedicine, prescription drugs, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
Generous time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance and work-life balance program.