Program Manager — Behavioral Health & Group Home

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits from day one

Health benefits after 30 days

Tuition and student loan assistance

Growth and training development

Challenging management role

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Servant Leadership environment

Job summary

Devereux New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager to oversee our group home and implement developmental plans for individuals in care. You will lead dedicated staff, ensure smooth operation of shifts, and coordinate activities to support social, emotional, and personal needs.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and supervisory experience in behavioral health, with a preference for a related bachelor's degree and driving license.

Qualifications

• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's in a related field preferred.
• Have a valid non-provisional driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Job description

Devereux New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager to oversee our group home and implement developmental plans for individuals in care. You will lead dedicated staff, ensure smooth operation of shifts, and coordinate activities to support social, emotional, and personal needs.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and supervisory experience in behavioral health, with a preference for a related bachelor's degree and driving license.