Program Manager

Thrive People & Strategy; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive People & Strategy is seeking a Program Manager to lead daily operations at our Palos Verdes Estates facility. You will train staff, ensure policy compliance, and manage clinical and safety protocols in a fast-paced setting.

This leadership role requires coordinating scheduling, hiring, and facility operations, including vehicle maintenance and inventory. A strong focus on quality and adherence to regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• High-energy and goal-oriented person.
• Coachable attitude with examples.
• Must know how to tie shoelaces (humor/test).
• Must hold RADT (minimum) or higher certification and CPR.
• Experience operating a DTX/RTC facility.
• Know DHCS and JCAHO regulations.
• Tech savvy;熟悉计算机、软件、Microsoft产品及Kipu.
• Excellent people skills with staff and clients.
• Willing to work Saturdays; California driver license.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Train all staff including BHTs and medical team members.
• Oversee compliance, safety, clinical, and program scheduling.
• Manage staff scheduling, hiring, and accountability.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, facility upkeep, and inventory.
• Ensure temperature logs, fire drills, and monthly rounds are completed.
• Serve as the go-to person for staff and maintain logs and paperwork.

Skills

High-energy

Goal-oriented

Coachable attitude

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Leadership

People skills

California driver license

Tech savvy

BHT/Medical staff training

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Kipu

Job description

Program Manager

Location: Palos Verdes Estates, California

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person, Salaried-Exempt

Schedule: Tue sday through Saturday at the Facility, and on call as needed

Are You Ready for This?

• Do you love ocean views?
• Do you love First Responders and Veterans even more?
• Can you do a 360 back flip on a BMX bike? Just kidding, that’s not a requirement….
• Do you like swimming with sharks? J/k, we only do that when there’s great surf

About the Job:

We are looking to hire a Program Manager with a passion for recovery (12 step model) who is up for a challenge!

This role is dynamic, and requires a large set of various skills. As Program Manager, you would be running the show each day. If you're looking for a fast-paced career with great opportunity for advancement - this is an opportunity for you!

Skills/Qualifications:

• You are a high-energy person
• You are goal-orientated and love hitting your goals
• You have a coachable attitude - Example of an A-Player employee https://rumble.com/vd3lfz-what-is-an-a-player.html
• Must know how to tie shoelaces. Yes, you will be tested on this one.
• Must have a valid RADT (minimum) or higher level certification (like a CADC) and CPR cert
• Must have prior experience operating a DTX/RTC facility
• Must understand DHCS and JCAHO regulations
• Must be tech savvy and have a solid understand of computers, software, Microsoft products and of course, Kipu
• Must be great with people - both staff and clients
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Must have a California drivers license to be added to our company auto-insurance policy to transport clients in company vehicles.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and well-developed critical thinking skills
• Must be willing and available to work every Saturday. Typical weekly schedule is to be at the facility Tuesday to Saturday

Pay day is EVERY Thursday

Job Duties:

This dynamic and complex role involves a wide variety of elements. We are looking for someone with excellent critical thinking skills who can quickly solve problems and implement solutions. In general, you will responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are understood and followed by all staff. You'll be responsible for training all new and current staff including the BHT's and the medical team members such as Nurses.

You will have authority over all staff and be responsible for all elements of the facility: Compliance, safety, clinical, medical, program schedule, staff schedule, hiring, staff accountability, vehicle maintenance, facility maintenance, food ordering and food storage, inventory, and more!

Note: we have a Compliance Consultant who completes all formal compliance documents and is available to help. You are responsible for ensuring logs are completed and compliance related paperwork such as temperature logs, fire drills, monthly rounds, vehicle inspections etc. is completed by staff at the facility.

You will be to go-to person for the staff. This position is much more than a 40 hour per week job. The staff will be calling you when you are not at the facility.

Clarification: this is NOT a job for a counselor. You will NOT be counseling the clients. Your primary role is to train staff to understand and follow company policies and procedures. This is a Management position.