Program Director - Willow

Devereux; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

MAP Certification bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Program Manager for the Willow Group home to oversee day-to-day operations, program planning, and supervision of residential staff. The role involves budget management and ensuring high-quality therapeutic services for youth.

The position requires MAPS certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, along with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field, or a high school diploma with extensive congregate care

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Bachelor’s degree with three years congregate care experience preferred; or High School Diploma with five years congregate care experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• MAPS certification required, or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Willow Group home, including program planning and staff supervision.
• Manage budgets and coordinate community-based experiences for youth.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, therapeutic services and compliance with policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MAPS certification

Congregate care

Driver's license

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related field

High School Diploma with five years congregate care experience

Job description

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential?

Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

The pay range for this position is $55,620-$65,486 annually depending on experience and education.

This position is located in Rutland, MA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00.

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Devereux's Willow Group home Program

Devereux's Willow Group home Program serves males and females ages 9-16 primarily carrying diagnoses of IDD and ASD of all Levels some are nonverbal. They require assistance with safety, self care and daily living. With a 1:3 ratio, the goal for Willow house is to Teach/assist with daily living and coping skills as well as safety.

This program operates with an ABA clinical model. Each individual receives tools to assist them in learning alternatives to unsafe or disruptive behaviors, Also assists individuals how to communicate their wants and needs whether it's verbal or nonverbal communication. Learning personal hygiene and self care as well as develope independent living skills such as dressing, eating and cleaning.

As a Program Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a residential home, including program planning, supervision of residential staff, budget management, integration of community-based experiences for youth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic services.

Being a Program Manager At Devereux Has Its Advantages

• A dynamic, supportive, and fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, educators, therapists, psychiatrists—and you
• A chance to directly impact and shape the treatment plans of our youth
• The opportunity to teach essential life skills to at‑risk young people

Learn More About Devereux Massachusetts

Full-time benefits include but are not limited to:

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
• Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!
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Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid drivers license required
• High School Diploma with five years of congregate care experience or Bachelor’s degree with three years of congregate care experience required. Degrees in the subject area of psychology, social work, sociology, or related field preferred.
• Two years of previous supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
• Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE