PROGRAM DIRECTOR

NFI North, Inc.; Buxton (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

4-day work week

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

NFI North Beacon House in Buxton, Maine is seeking a Program Director for a high-staff, residential treatment program serving adolescents. The director oversees daily operations and leads a team of about 25 staff delivering treatment and education services, integrating school components and family transition planning into agency leadership initiatives.

The role requires a master’s in social work or human services (or a bachelor’s with substantial supervisory experience) and hands-on leadership

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work or Human Services, or a bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of supervisory experience.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the program.
• Manage a staff team of approximately 25 providing treatment and educational services.
• Administrative duties including budget oversight, payroll, scheduling, on-call coverage, and training oversight.
• Facilitate management and staff meetings and contribute as an integral member of the agency leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budget oversight

Operations oversight

Education

Master's in Social Work or Human Services

Bachelor's in Human Services (with 5-7 years supervisory experience)

Job description

Overview

NFI North Beacon House, a Residential Treatment Program for adolescents aged 13-20 in Buxton, Maine, currently has an opening for a Program Director. This program is high staff intensive and operates a on-site DOE licensed Special Purpose Private School, serving up to eight youth with significant mental health and behavioral challenges. The Program Director oversees all daily operations and helps youth transition back to family or next placement as part of the larger agency leadership team.

Location: Buxton, ME.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the program.
• Manage a staff team of approximately 25 providing treatment and educational services.
• Administrative duties including budget oversight, payroll, scheduling, on-call coverage, and training oversight.
• Facilitate management and staff meetings and contribute as an integral member of the agency leadership team.

Qualifications

• Education: A master’s degree in social work or human services; or a bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience: Supervisory experience required (as specified above).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage; generous paid time off (including 3 weeks vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays).
• 4-day work week (10-hour days).
• Tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, and other opportunities for advancement.

Travel

Travel is possible for day trips, conferences, training, and meetings.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-Verify Employer.

Education & Experience (Additional)

• Required: Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.
• Preferred: Masters or better in Human Services or related field.
• Experience: 4 years in leadership and supervisory roles (preferred).