Program Director

DIVE Op; Guasti (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

D.I.V.E Opportunity Homes in California seeks a responsible administrator to oversee daily facility activities and ensure resident welfare. You will conduct school checkups, communicate with counselors, and review complaints with decisive action.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and crisis management skills, plus the ability to supervise staff, manage relationships with families, and coordinate weekend outings with the Facility Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a behavioral science field.
• Experience with adolescents exhibiting behavior issues is required.
• Managerial experience in a childcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations and ensure safety and compliance.
• Conduct bi-weekly school checkups for each resident.
• Send weekly emails to the resident's school counselor about behavior.
• Review complaints and decide actions to address them.
• Be available Monday 6–7pm to discuss neighbor complaints.
• Plan special weekend outings with the Facility Manager.
• Monitor vehicle and facility maintenance; bi-weekly car wash.
• Bi-annually review staff DMV records and insurance.
• Train new staff members.
• Assist on grocery or food bank days.
• Order subscriptions or purchase reading materials.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Critical thinking

Crisis management

Background check

Physical exam

On-call management

Education

Bachelor's degree (behavioral science preferred)

4+ years working with adolescents with behavior issues

2+ years managerial experience in childcare

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities in the facility
• Responsible for bi-weekly school checkups for each resident
• Weekly email to resident’s school counselor- check behavior or any issues
• Review complaints made by residents or their authorized representative and decide the action that will be taken to handle the complaint.
• Every Monday between 6-7pm is available to answer questions and discuss complaints from neighbors.
• Responsible for planning special weekend outings in coordination with Facility Manager (Confirmed by the Thursday before weekend)
• Responsible for vehicle & facility maintenance & repairs (Bi-weekly car wash)
• Will monitor staff DMV records and Insurance on a bi-annual basis
• Trains new staff
• Assist on Grocery/ Food Bank Days
• Order Subscriptions or Purchase new reading material (Variety: Ex. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Sports Illustrated, Time, National Geographic)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Has a bachelor's degree (Preferably in a behavioral science)
• Or has at least four years of experience working with adolescents with behavior issues
• At least two years of managerial experiencing in a childcare facility is preferred
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must be an attentive listener to ensure they understand the needs of the residents and staff
• Critical thinking is crucial, especially in crisis situations
• Pass a fingerprinted criminal history background check
• Pass a physical exam which includes a T.B. test and drug screen.

Special Skills Needed:

Current CPR and First Aid card

Working Hours:

Mon - Fri (On Call)

Reports To:

Administrator