Program Director

Justice Resource Institute • East Hartford, CT

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About The Position

JRI’s Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting this mission. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live, utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in culturally competent, individualized services and the use of evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Clinical license preferred (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Knowledgeable in growth and development; able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally disturbed, mentally ill youth and their families; and understand the range of interventions and treatments required by this population.
• At least five years of experience with children, with at least three years at the management level or supervisory level.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Available for flexible scheduling to support families and staff as needed, as well as to be on call as an administrator on call in supporting staff via phone during crisis.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Speak a second language fluently, other than English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize clinical skills, managerial skills, and overall leadership skills to guide effective trauma-based treatment.
• Develop and utilize leadership skills by providing complete oversight of programming including oversight of the operations of all client services and supports set forth by licensing and regulatory partners.
• Ensure that all staff are working toward a shared mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to departmental leaders/administrators.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Bilingual bonus
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees
• Medical and Dental benefits
• 401K matched up to $800 a year
• Pension after 5 years of employment
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year
• Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager