Program Supervisor- Adolescent Psych Hospital

Devereux; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 81,664,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Career Accelerator Program

Job summary

Devereux is hiring a Program Supervisor to impact the lives of children and youth by developing independent living and social skills in a therapeutic residential setting. The role involves supervising staff, planning services, and ensuring a safe, client-centered environment.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s with human services credits and direct care experience or 60 credits with higher direct care experience, plus at least one year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 human services credits and 2 years direct care experience; OR 60 credits with 12 human services and 3 years direct care experience.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Physical requirements: Ability to perform walking, standing, lifting up to 75–100 lbs, and Safe and Positive Approaches (SPA) mastery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients are safe and in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Plan and implement residential program services for assigned clients.
• Assist in supervising clients in program activities and leisure time.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 human services credits

60 college credits + 12 human services + 3 years direct care

Job description

Do you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of children & youth? Are you interested in working in a clinically based environment and gaining knowledge/experience with children in the field of psychiatric and mental health services?

At Devereux, as a Program Supervisor you will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis through developing independent living skills and social skills to improve interactions in their daily lives.

Program Supervisor Responsibilities

• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe and in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Plan and implement residential program services for assigned clients.
• Assist in providing supervision of clients in program activities and leisure time.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff.

Program Supervisor Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Specialized training opportunities including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT and IEP.
• Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• Quality low‑cost benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period.
• ASCEND – Career Accelerator Program.
• Rate $25.00 to $28.50 per hour.
• Shift differential of $2 per hour for second shift only.
• Available shifts: 7am – 3:30pm and 3pm – 11:30pm.
• Off one day throughout the week and every other Saturday and Sunday.
• 1‑week orientation, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm in West Chester.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least twelve credit hours in a human services discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, etc.) and a minimum of two years direct care experience; OR 60 college credits with at least twelve credit hours in a human services discipline and three years direct care experience.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance related to applying physical intervention techniques – upwards of 75–100 lbs. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) techniques.

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.

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.

Devereux offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive health and welfare program for eligible full‑time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. Additional benefits include medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services, student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education assistance, generous time‑off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage, as well as an employee assistance/work‑life balance program.

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