Senior Program Director

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Senior Program Director we've been searching for? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others, while leading dynamic teams who bring an energetic and positive attitude when working with our youth and families!

JRI's Independent Living and Group Homes provide safe, supportive living environments for young people who need stability, guidance, and individualized care. Our group homes offer structured, therapeutic settings where youth receive comprehensive support, including life skills development, counseling, and educational services to help them build a strong foundation for the future.

Programs under this portfolio include Rediscovery Independent Living, Evolution Independent Living and Young Parent Living Program.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $53,000 to $128,000 per year . The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.


In this role, you will:

• Assist the Division Director in the oversight of operations for three independent living programs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of youth facing social, emotional, mental health, and behavioral challenges.
• Offer strong supervision and support while collaborating intensely with an interdisciplinary team to meet the treatment needs of our youth.
• Focus on the development of others.
• Encourage strategic thinking, innovation and action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, public health, healthcare administration, education or related human resource field from an accredited college or university required, with clinical licensure preferred.
• Significant experience leading a team through mission, vision, and core values in a residential and educational settings.
• Experience and ability to manage, supervise, and develop multiple programs and their staff.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Proven ability to form therapeutic relationships with clients, staff and family from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Solid written/oral communication and documentation skills.
• A positive, supportive approach.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to think "out of the box".
• Must be able to travel and to be physically present at all JRI group home and independent living sites on regular cadence and in emergencies as needed for program oversight, support, coverage, and supervision.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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