ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DJJ RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

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Description

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for an Assistant Program Director at Miami Youth Academy in Miami, Florida  ✨

Miami Youth Academy is a moderate risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 18. This program provides youth comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based substance abuse services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in the program. A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

Becoming a member of our Miami Youth Academy team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay : Starting at $55k

Perks & Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

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What you will do : The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the quality delivery and oversight of the treatment, educational, vocational and student health and welfare services in accordance with Rite of Passage policies and procedures as-well-as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, licensing, practices and laws. In the absence of the Program Director, this position is responsible for the day-to-day site operations, administrative oversight for the site, and leader of the site management team. This position ensures that the Mission and Values of ROP are represented in every facet under his / her organizational control.

The Assistant Program Director develops, implements, manages and modifies the Rite of Passage program, and is responsible for :

OPERATIONS : Site operations, policies and procedures; Educational / vocational departments; Safety, health and welfare of staff and students; Clinical services, education, vocation and health and welfare “Best”; Chairperson for site Management Meeting; Oversees delivery of the Rite of Passage daily program.

FINANCE : Assists the Program Director with managing the budget, site expenditures, Position Control Roster, and reporting.

HUMAN RELATIONS : Training and continuous development of site management team. Ensure training compliance (Pre-Service, Ops, OJT, and In-Service). Employee Evaluation Discipline and / or corrective action; Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained within established Position Control Roster standards.

To be considered you should :

Have a BA / BS in related field (master's degree preferred).

Have experience working with the Department of Juvenile Justice in Florida.

Have a minimum of four years of related experience in residential facility management.

Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Assistant Program Director, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity :

Motivations

Preferred

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 :

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years :

Residential facility management.

Licenses & Certifications