ASSIST PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re looking for an Assistant Program Director for the Western Secure Treatment Unit operated by Rite of Passage, located at 12 Dakota Dr. Emlenton, PA 16373. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

What you’ll do:

The Assistant Program Director will assist the Program Director in all aspects of site operations including, budget, educational and vocational departments, clinical services, daily programming, oversight of Medical, Administration, and Cafeteria Departments, quality improvement processes, and key performance indicators. The Assistant Program Director exercises direct control and direction over subordinate staff such as Group Supervisors, Shift Supervisors, Group Living Director, etc. as assigned in the safety, care and around-the-clock supervision of students in the program. The Assistant Program Director's duties include participation and authority in decisions involving processes to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, evaluate performance, reward or discipline other employees and program delivery.

The work week is typically Monday - Friday; however, on call administrator duties onsite on weekends on a rotating schedule are required.

To be considered, you should:

• BA/BS in related field (Master’s Degree preferred) or ability to meet state specific educational requirements.
• Four years of related experience in residential facility management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple people and projects.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees.
• Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an Acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures.
• Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
• Ability to perform work with little or no supervision. Ability to utilize resources available to complete assigned projects.
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
• Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with the possibility of a varied schedule.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service to all employees and outside constituents.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a multi-task environment.
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing
• business conditions.
• Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.

The Perks:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• Free Meals on shift.
• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
• Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of youth!

Experience

• 4 year(s): Four years of related experience in residential facility management.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)