PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Description

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re looking for a Program Director at The Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center in Lewisville, AR, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

What you’ll do:

The Program Director is responsible for the quality delivery and oversight of the treatment, educational, vocational and student health and welfare services in accordance with Rite of Passage policies and procedures as-well-as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, licensing, practices and laws. This person is responsible for the day-to-day site operations including budgeting, financial stewardship, administration, program elements, promotions and marketing, and staff development and training.

The Program Director develops, implements, manages and modifies the Rite of Passage program, and is responsible for:

Site operations, policies and procedures.

Educational/vocational departments.

Safety, health and welfare of staff and students.

Clinical services, education, vocation and health and welfare “Best”.

Representing as the chairperson for site Management Meeting.

Overseeing delivery of the Rite of Passage daily program.

Ensuring the program facilities are safe, clean and well maintained.

Maintaining contact and open communication with student athletes.

Oversight of medical and food services and administration.

To be considered, you should:

Have a BA/BS in related field (Master’s Degree and/or Clinical License preferred).

Have a minimum of four years of related experience in residential facility management, clinical experience preferred.

Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Perks & Benefits:

Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)

Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.

Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

9 Recognized Holidays

Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (virtual therapy)

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Leadership Development programs (LEAP & ASCEND)

Free Meals on shift.

Free Uniforms (Direct Care staff)

Working Advantage Discount Program

Fun Staff/Student events

Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 60 programs spanning across 18 states!

The rewarding feeling of being part of a mission-driven organization that has been helping improve the lives of youth for 40 YEARS!

Apply today and help us make a difference!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better

Preferred

Masters or better

Experience

Required

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple people and projects.

Preferred

4 years: Related experience in residential facility management.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)