Residential Program Director

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • Lafayette, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 100% of tuition covered ( up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate ) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Being a Program Director at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Program Director is responsible for developing and coordinating program operations for multiple homes within the designated regional area to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for the individuals in our care. The director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of all professional services, has oversight of all financial components including budget adherence while holding high quality standards of care and habitation for a variety of community residential settings. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Have a valid non-provisional driver's license.
• Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• 5-7 years working within the field of human services, with at least five of those years in a supervisory role.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.

Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating program operations for multiple homes within the designated regional area to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for the individuals in our care.
• Ensuring the delivery of all professional services.
• Oversight of all financial components including budget adherence while holding high quality standards of care and habitation for a variety of community residential settings.
• Provide leadership and supervision to residential and direct care staff with guidance, direction & mentorship regarding Devereux philosophies/program.
• Coordinate medical, health, and safety oversight for individuals served.
• Support crisis management, de-escalation, and emergency response.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and prepare for audits and inspections.
• Manage Behavioral Support Plans and incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication with families, guardians, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.
• 100% of tuition covered ( up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate ).
• Student loan repayment.
• Time off benefits starting on day one!
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment at My Devereux Benefits.
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Growth and training development.
• A Challenging, rewarding and exciting management position that makes a positive impact on the lives of the individuals we serve.
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to engage with an organization that values Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app).
• Dental.
• Prescription drug.
• Preventative care.
• Mental health services.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

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