Program Director — Juvenile Treatment & Operations Leader

Socket.dev; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance's Kennedy School in Middleton, MA seeks a Program Director to provide leadership over daily operations and staff performance, ensuring safe, high-quality adolescent services and compliance with DYS requirements.

You will lead an interdisciplinary team in trauma-informed and CBT programming, coordinate student services, and represent the program with families and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of residential treatment experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a juvenile justice setting.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) system.
• Ability to complete and maintain all required agency and DYS training and certifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and crisis-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, staffing, service delivery, and compliance with policies and licensing standards.
• Supervise the Assistant Program Director and program staff; support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Provide leadership in Trauma-Informed Care and cognitive-behavioral programming for students.
• Promote safety and crisis response; serve as restraint coordinator and document incidents promptly.
• Monitor program quality through reviews, site visits, and regulatory oversight; pursue improvements.
• Collaborate with DYS, families, providers, funding sources, and community partners.
• Manage the program budget, approve payroll, and handle administrative tasks accurately.
• Support the agency's strategic plan and participate in relevant meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RFK Community Alliance's Kennedy School in Middleton, MA seeks a Program Director to provide leadership over daily operations and staff performance, ensuring safe, high-quality adolescent services and compliance with DYS requirements.

You will lead an interdisciplinary team in trauma-informed and CBT programming, coordinate student services, and represent the program with families and external stakeholders.