ASSIST PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Rite of Passage; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring an Assistant Program Director for Jacksonville Youth Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. The role oversees treatment, education, vocational and student health services, ensuring compliance with policies and laws while stepping in for the Program Director as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BS in a related field, with four years in residential facility management, strong people skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Four years of related experience in residential facility management.
• Ability to manage multiple people and projects with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interview potential employees and adapt to high-pressure, changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• As Assistant Program Director, oversee treatment, educational, vocational and student health/welfare services per Rite of Passage policies and laws.
• Serve as site leader and handle day-to-day operations in absence of the Program Director.
• Provide administrative oversight for the Jacksonville Youth Academy site and lead the site management team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Candidate interviewing

Project management

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Assistant Program Director at Jacksonville Youth Academy in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville Youth Academy is a 24-bed, all-boys program. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At JYA, we offer more than just a job - we offer a chance to make a real difference. Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, JYA offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change.

Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve.

What you will do:

As an Assistant Program Director is responsible for the quality delivery and oversight of the treatment, educational, vocational and student health and welfare services in accordance with Rite of Passage policies and procedures as-well-as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, licensing, practices and laws. In the absence of the Program Director, this position is responsible for the day-to-day site operations, administrative oversight for the site, and leader of the site management team. In the absence of the Program Director, this position is responsible for the day-to-day site operations, administrative oversight for the site, and leader of the site management team.

To be considered you should:

Possess a BA/BS in related field (Master’s Degree preferred). Have four years of related experience in residential facility management. Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple people and projects. Have good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions. Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB Test.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults.

As an Assistant Program Director at Jacksonville Youth Academy, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.