Program Manager

Devereux; Cedarville (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off starting day one

Excellent health benefits

Tuition and student loan assistance

Growth and training development

Challenging, rewarding management role

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a Program Manager to lead a group home in Cedarville, NJ. You will oversee staff, coordinate care plans, and ensure operations meet community standards. This role reports to the Program Director and involves working within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals in need.

The position offers time-off from day one, strong health benefits, tuition assistance, and dedicated growth opportunities. Join a nonprofit leader dedicated to servant leadership and impactful service.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a behavioral health care setting is preferred.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care.
• Empathy and teamwork are essential to support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement development plans for individuals in care.
• Ensure facilities reflect Devereux positively in the community.
• Oversee staff hiring, performance, attendance, payroll accuracy and training.
• Ensure shifts are adequately covered and programs are documented.
• Schedule and transport individuals to appointments and activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Being a Program Manager has its Advantages

As a Program Manager at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

What Devereux Offers YOU

• Time off benefits starting on day one!
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment at My Devereux Benefits.
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Growth and training development.
• A Challenging, rewarding and exciting management position that makes a positive impact on the lives of the individuals we serve.
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to engage with an organization that values Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work.

Reporting & Location

The Program Manager reports directly to the Program Director. This position is based in Cedarville, NJ and oversees our group home.

Salary: $58,000- $68,000

What Devereux Looks For In Our Program Managers

• Plans and implements the occupational, recreational, social and other developmental plans designed for each individual in their care.
• Responsible for ensuring the internal and external facilities of the program are maintained in a way to present Devereux as a good neighbor and welcomed member of the community.
• Responsible for all the staff within their assigned program(s) inclusive of the hiring, performance management, attendance management, payroll accuracy and training compliance of each team member.
• Ensure all shifts within the program are adequately covered.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals.
• Plan and participate in group outings for our individuals.
• Manage the shopping for the home’s necessities, such as food, clothing, and household items.
• Schedule and transport our individuals to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and day programs/schools.

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.

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.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

• 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!

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's in a related field preferred.
• Have a valid non-provisional driver's license.
• Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• One year of supervisory experience in a child/adult behavioral health care agency.
• Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities in a community setting preferred.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.

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