Program Manager

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 team! The pay range for this position is $22.79-$26.98 per hour depending on experience and education. Location: Rutland, MA. Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 1pm-11pm. Sign‑on Bonus: $1,000. Additional bonus: $250 for MAP certification. Devereux – Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Hillcrest program serves males 12 to 21 with ASD, IDD, and co‑occurring psychiatric disorders. With a 1 staff to 3 students ratio, this program offers a high level of individualized care. Staff design house‑specific routines, chores, and activities that support the individuals’ growth and development. Responsibilities 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. Advantages 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 kids’ treatment plans. The opportunity to teach at‑risk youth valuable life skills. Benefits 192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year. 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match. Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary. 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 – tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits. 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 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 6 months 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. 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 is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr