Program Manager

Overview Is your passion to be a key member in an organization that focuses on empowering the lives of individuals with special needs? Do you enjoy managing a team? If you answered YES , consider joining our Devereux Team! Devereux is seeking an energetic and compassionate Program Manager with excellent organizational and communication skills for our expanding programs in Santa Barbara County. This is a great opportunity to advance your career and be part of a progressive human services organization. Responsibilities Play a key role in the efficient and effective operation of our Somerset residential program. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including Title 22 and Title 17. Represent Devereux with families, community providers, regulatory and funding agencies. Develop and monitor treatment plans of individuals served, interact with families and regulatory/funding agencies, manage the program budget, staff scheduling and performance management, and participate in and lead treatment planning meetings. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience in a residential, day program, and/or community program setting serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Be certified by the State of California as ARF and/or RCFE administrator, or be willing to obtain. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a residential, day program, and/or community program setting serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Physical Requirements: Requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly requires lifting/moving up to 10–50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Additional Requirements: All Devereux staff must pass a thorough background and Livescan check, oral drug screen, and have a valid California driver\'s license and clean driving record. Salary and Benefits Salary is $70,304 annually. 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. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux serves individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Culture and Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. We offer challenging and exciting work in a team environment that creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful, you will put the needs of others first and feel called to serve and lead. We strive to provide a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity is fundamental to delivering high-quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and brave spaces, we work to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You 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 can start benefits after 30 days of employment. We offer: Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing on the first day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary employee-paid life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work. Devereux is a drug-free workplace; drug screening is required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr