What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at JRI?

Who We Are Looking For :

Are you the Program Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bring an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth!

The Merrimack Center is an intensive residential treatment setting for youth with intellectual disabilities and major mental illness that specializes in trauma informed care. We are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and accredited by the Joint Commission. Merrimack provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical, nursing, and direct care staff.

JRI Provides The Training So That :

YOU will be able to provide oversight and leadership to the staff including oversight of the residential, clinical and nursing services at Merrimack to ensure that across all domains, youth are receiving state of the art, trauma informed care.
YOU will be able to provide leadership toward the mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to Merrimack's Administrative Team including Clinical, Residential and Nursing Directors and be responsible for the provision of all services to youth and families, including but not limited to residential, educational and clinical services
YOU will be able to provide responsibilities for the operations of all youth services and supports set forth by licensing and regulatory partners.

Why JRI?

Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.

We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!

Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.

Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.

Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!

Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements :

Must be 21 years of age.

Minimum of Master's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

At least five years experience in a residential treatment program for population served, with at least three years at the management level.

Maintains valid driver's license as transporting students is required.

Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.

At JRI, you will learn to provide to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!

Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary : $800 - $4,000

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