Program Leader, Residential

Job Description

Job Description

PROGRAM LEADER, RESIDENTIAL

We have two (2) full-time openings!

Position : (2 positions) Program Leader, Residential

Program : Residential Services, Group Homes (Hubbard and Byron)

Type : Full-time; Non-exempt

Pay Range : $23 – $25 (per hour)

Location : Albany, New York

Job Ref. # : 307

About Us :

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

Our Mission :

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision :

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

Position Overview :

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, Residential, the Program Leader manages the physical, emotional, and treatment needs / goals of the children in the Residential Program. The Program Leader will take on a leadership role within the day-to-day operations / functioning of the Residential Program.

Position Specifications / Requirements :

• HS diploma / GED Equivalent is required; Associate’s degree or higher is preferred. Relevant combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Certification to administer medication is required (must complete St. Catherine’s Med Certification course).
• A current Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) is required.

Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities include :

What We Offer You

EEO Statement : St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Background Checks : We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS / DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!