Assistant Program Director

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Thompson (CT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Blue Cross medical benefits

Delta Dental benefits

401K with company match up to $800/yr

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc. in Thompson, CT, seeks an Assistant Program Director to lead a dynamic clinical team at SWCE and River Run Academy, directing residential, educational, medical and clinical services for adolescent youth.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed leadership, program oversight, and collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in a residential treatment program, with at least three years in supervisor/management.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments and systems.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in providing oversight and leadership to residential, clinical and nursing services.
• Provide direct supervision to SWCE’s Administrative Team and ensure services to youth and families.
• Oversee the operations of all client services and ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field

Job description

Are you the Assistant Program Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic clinical team and bring an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) and the River Run Academy offer intensive residential, educational, medical, and clinical services for adolescent boys and girls who are mild to moderately cognitively impaired with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and medical issues. Located in rural Thompson, Connecticut, our state-of-the-art campus offers warm, home-like facilities in a pastoral setting.

Our students have often experienced complex trauma and often have not been successful in other settings. SWCE students typically require additional support in the classroom, as well as with emotional and behavioral difficulties, executive functioning, and life skills.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $48,000 to $103,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to assist the Program Director in providing oversight and leadership to the staff including the residential, clinical and nursing services at SWCE to ensure that across all domains, youth are receiving state of the art, trauma informed care.
• YOU will be able to provide leadership toward the mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to SWCE’s Administrative Team including Clinical, Residential and Nursing Directors and be responsible for the provision of all services to youth and families, including but not limited to residential, educational and clinical services.
• YOU will be able to provide responsibilities for the operations of all client's services and support set forth by licensing and regulatory partners.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and 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 and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degreein psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years’ experience in a residential treatment program for population served, with at least three years at the supervisor/management level.
• Must have experience overseeing and managing multiple departments and or systems.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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