PROGRAM DIRECTOR

NFI North; Buxton (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

4-day work week

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Training opportunities

Job summary

NFI North is seeking a Program Director for the Beacon House residential program in Buxton, Maine. You will oversee daily operations, lead a ~25-member staff providing treatment and educational services, and ensure alignment with DOE-licensed schooling within a highly staff-intensive setting.

The role requires a master’s degree in social work or human services with supervisory experience, or a bachelor’s degree with substantial supervisory experience, and active participation in agency

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or human services with 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the residential program.
• Lead a staff team of ~25 providing treatment and educational services.
• Manage budget oversight, payroll, scheduling, and on‑call duties.
• Facilitate management and staff meetings.
• Support the program as an integral part of the agency leadership team.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or human services

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone. We provide mental health and behavioral support services to people facing life challenges. We design diverse and innovative programs that provide a high level of structure within communities of care when a person or family is in need. Our goal is for people to grow, have hope, thrive in their community and feel like they belong.

Job Summary

Looking for a person who has excellent management and leadership abilities. NFI North Beacon House, a Residential Treatment Program for adolescents 13-20, located in Buxton, Maine, currently has an opening for a Program Director.

This program is listed as highly staff intensive and operates an on-site DOE licensed Special Purpose Private School. It serves up to eight children with significant mental health and behavioral issues. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to provide care and treatment interventions that help the youth transition successfully back to their family or next placement.

The Program Director is responsible for the oversight of all daily operations, managing a staff team of approximately 25 who provide treatment and educational services for the youth served. Administrative duties include budget oversight, payroll, scheduling, on‑call, training oversight and facilitation of management and staff meetings. The program director is considered an integral part of the larger agency leadership team.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work or human services plus 3 years supervisory experience
• A bachelor’s degree plus 5-7 years supervisory experience

Benefits

NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage. Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays. We also offer a 4‑day work week (10‑hour days), tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company‑paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability and much more! In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.

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