Description

Are you interested in working for a progressive Human Services Agency? Do you enjoy Managing a team and process with success as your goal?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Transitions Program Director at Devereux has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A comprehensive benefit package
• A chance to put your Supervisory skills to use
• A supportive environment that incorporates a Servant Leadership model
• The chance to be a part of an organization that prides itself on caring for the individuals that we serve

Devereux CT is currently seeking a full time Program Director to serve in an administrative and leadership capacity. The Program Director will be responsible for the day to day operations of the program, including administrative tasks, staff supervision, and oversight of student care and treatment coordination.

E³islocated in New Preston, CT, and serves young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 years of agewith low-average to high intelligence diagnosed with high functioning autism spectrum, as well as with dyslexia, ADD, OCD, Tourette, depression, anxiety, and various learning differences.The goal of the program is to prepare and enable these young adults to live in a less restrictive setting through guided instruction and coaching intime management skills, organization and executive function development,independent living competencies and employability skills to offer the maximum level of independence, and to fully engage in community life.

E³program offers students vocational internships, college support, individual therapy, social skill instruction, and behavior management practice to generalize socializing, coping, and life skills for increased functioning in school, work, leisure, and community engagement.

Keywords: Vocational Coordinator Manager, Program Director, Assistant Vocational Coordinator, Assistant Program Director, Program Manager

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field and two + years of supervisory experience working with a similar population.
• Schedule requires a level of flexibility and one weekend per month.
• Valid driver's license

The essential skills for the Program Director include:

• Quality program development and improvement.
• PBIS - Strengths based behavioral teaching.
• Educational skills in teaching strategies, documentation and treatment planning
• Training, supervision and coaching of workforce.
• Strong fiscal management.
• Administrative excellence.
• Exceptional incident response and investigation.
• Policy implementation.
• Creativity, systems thinker and collaborator
• Communication with families, and treatment providers.
• Ability to support all agency initiatives and respond to multiple stakeholders.

About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

We employ more than 7,500 staff and operate 15 centers in 13 states. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders, as well as the development and empowerment of our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive team environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will support our commitment to cultural diversity and equity across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

Competitive Salary and 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, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visitbenefits.devereux.orgto see why we are a great place to work!

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

Posted Date 4 weeks ago (9/17/2020 12:44 PM)

Requisition ID 2020-13678

Category Education

Position Type Full-Time