Program Director - West Side

Devereux•Rutland, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential? Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! The pay range for this position is $55,620-$65,486 annually depending on experience and education. This position is located in Rutland, MA. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Devereux's Westside Residential Program serves females aged 12-21 primarily carrying diagnoses of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder and feathers of Borderline Personality Disorder. Individuals may present with a range of cognitive functioning from mild intellectual disability to above average intelligence. With a 1:3 ratio, the goal for Westside students is to learn essential life skills, including emotional regulation, identifying and expressing emotions, problem-solving, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and understanding and communicating their needs appropriately. The long-term goals of these students may be stepping down to a group home or other less restrictive setting, family reunification, or independent living. Many students enjoy activities such as hair and makeup, bingo, volleyball, football, dodgeball, roller skating, arts and crafts, gardening, and listening to music. They also have unique interests and hobbies that reflect their creativity and individuality. Some enjoy exploring nature and wildlife, including learning about insects, salamanders, snakes, and other animals. Others prefer quieter activities such as journaling, drawing, crafting, or listening to music. This program operates with a DBT clinical model. Each client receives individual therapy, along with participation in a DBT skills group. The DBT model emphasizes growth in interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Clients are encouraged to take an active role in their treatment and collaborate closely with clinicians to set and pursue meaningful goals. As a Program Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a residential home, including program planning, supervision of residential staff, budget management, integration of community-based experiences for youth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic services. Being a Program Manager at Devereux has its advantages: A dynamic, supportive, and fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development in the Behavioral Healthcare field Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, educators, therapists, psychiatrists—and you A chance to directly impact and shape the treatment plans of our youth The opportunity to teach essential life skills to at-risk young people Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts: Full-time benefits include but are not limited to: 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 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! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits! Learn more about all of our benefits: Benefits and Rewards | Devereux #sponsored

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid drivers license required
High School Diploma with five years of congregate care experience or Bachelor’s degree with three years of congregate care experience required.
Two years of previous supervisory 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 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a residential home, including program planning, supervision of residential staff, budget management, integration of community-based experiences for youth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic services.

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
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
ASCEND career-accelerator program (tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits)
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.