Program Director - Trafford

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 range for this position is $55,620-$65,486 annually depending on experience and education. This position is located in Rutland, MA. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified  Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Devereux's Traffod House Group Home serves females aged 14-21 primarily carrying diagnoses of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder and feathers of Borderline Personality Disorder. Individuals may present with a range of cognitive functioning from mild intellectual disability to above average intelligence. With a 1:4 ratio, the goal of Trafford is to prepare our students for the adult world, including life‑skills development, employment readiness, college or trade preparation, obtaining a driver’s license, and cooking and daily‑living skills.The home is located in the community allowing for residents to engage in local activities and gain autonomy as young adults. Many of our students attend public high school or college, have employment, and are working towards successfully discharging to an independent living environment. Our youth enjoy engaging in various activities such as arts and crafts, gardening, doing hair and make-up, trips to the mall, movies, and other fun events offered locally.  This program operates with a DBT clinical model. Each client receives individual therapy, along with participation in a DBT skills group. The DBT model emphasizes growth in interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Clients are encouraged to take an active role in their treatment and collaborate closely with clinicians to set and pursue meaningful goals. As a Program Director, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a group home, including program planning, supervision of residential staff, budget management, integration of community-based experiences for youth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic services. Being a Program Director at Devereux has its advantages: A dynamic, supportive, and fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development in the Behavioral Healthcare field Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, educators, therapists, psychiatrists—and you A chance to directly impact and shape the treatment plans of our youth The opportunity to teach essential life skills to at-risk young people 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 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 tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits! Learn more about all of our benefits: Benefits and Rewards | Devereux   #sponsored Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid drivers license required High School Diploma with five years of congregate care experience or Bachelor’s degree with three years of congregate care experience required . Degrees in the subject area of psychology, social work, sociology, or related field preferred. Two years of previous supervisory experience required . 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. #sponsored Company Overview 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.  Our Culture, Our Expectations    At Devereux, Servant Leadership is e