Assistant Program Manager - Paxton

Description Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential? Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! The pay for this position starts at $22.79/hour, with additional compensation added for higher education and/or years of relevant experience up to $26.48/hour. This position is located in Paxton, MA. The schedule for this position is Wednesday 8am-5pm, Thursday and Friday 2pm-10:30pm, Saturday 8am-10:30pm. $1,000 Sign‑on Bonus Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Devereux’s Paxton House program serves co‑ed youth, ages 4 to 14, on a rapid reintegration care program. With a 1:3 staff‑to‑student ratio, the main focus at this program is to identify and treat safety/risk factors, barrier behaviors, and factors that precipitated placement; and facilitate reintegration of the youth to the family or next appropriate placement in the shortest time period possible. As an Assistant Program Manager, you will: Be passionate about working with and helping youth. Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment. Collaborate with the Program Manager/Director to create program vision and a positive working environment. Assist with the planning and implementation of programming for individuals. Assist with staffing and other aspects of program management as needed. Possess a high level of organizational and communication skills. Being an Assistant Program Manager at Devereux has its advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as: A fun, fast‑paced, and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field. Being part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you! The ability to have influence in our kid’s treatment plans. The opportunity to teach at‑risk youth valuable life skills. Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts: Full‑time benefits include but are not limited to: 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed 200,000 Blue Cross Health Insurance plans Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work‑life balance, general‑wellbeing, and more Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more Devereux’s custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND , the first career‑accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes advance tuition assistance, loan repayment, and other benefits! Learn more about ASCEND: Keywords: Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, caregiver, dsp, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician, ASD, psychiatric services, inpatient, coaching, counseling, residential care, milieu, residential aide, human services, group home, monitor, mentor, mht, mental health technician, psychology, sociology, child welfare, social services, diploma, child care, behavioral technician, aba, rbt, mental health, supervisor, trainer, coordinator, management, autism, #sponso Qualifications Job Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid driver’s license required . High School Diploma with two years of congregate care experience or Bachelor’s degree with one year of congregate care experience required. Degrees in the subject area of psychology, social work, sociology, or related field preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Must be able to attend a 2‑week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA. Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health