DIRECTOR OF GROUP LIVING

JoAnn Bridges Academy; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Joann Bridges Academy in Greenville, FL seeks a Director of Group Living to ensure safe, supportive housing for youth and oversee daily supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to meet individualized treatment goals while fostering a positive environment.

As a DGL, you will supervise youth, document progress, and participate in educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities, coordinating with the care team to advance each student’s plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in a training or compliance role.
• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a training or compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for the youth in the program.
• Monitor and document student behaviors and activities.
• Participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to meet each student’s treatment plan goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Director of Group Living at Joann Bridges Academy in Greenville, FL

Our facility is in a small yet thriving community, friendly atmosphere and rich history. Its most famous resident, legendary musician Ray Charles, grew up here, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate. Enter as a stranger leave as a friend/family.

As an DGL, you’ll provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for the youth in our program and provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students. You’ll monitor and document student behaviors and activities, participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities, and work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in a training or compliance role, or a bachelor's degree and one-year experience in a training or compliance role.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 70,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

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 a DGL, 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.

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