What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director - Juvenile Justice position at NFI Massachusetts, Inc.?
NFI Massachusetts Inc., a nonprofit human service agency, is currently seeking a Juvenile Justice Assistant Program Director to oversee one of its programs located in Peabody, MA.
This program is a residential DYS program for adolescent males (ages 13-20) referred by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. It is a program that consists of Administrators, Licensed Clinicians, teachers, direct care staff and other support staff. The program structure includes classes 5.5 hours per day, individual and group counseling, life skills and pre-vocational skills training. Rehabilitation followed by supported community reintegration is the ultimate goal of the program.
The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for building and ensuring a milieu that promotes the safety and security of those served. The APD will be responsible for assisting the Program Director in the day-to-day operations of the program, including administrative tasks, staff supervision, oversight of client care and treatment coordination.
Essential Skills Include:
- Program improvement.
- Training.
- Fiscal management.
- Administrative excellence.
- Incident response and investigation.
- Policy implementation.
- Trouble-shooting.
- Supervision and development of staff.
- Communication with families, funding and licensing representatives.
Job Requirements:
- One to two years of supervisory experience working with similar population.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is a must.
- Schedule requires a level of flexibility.
Salary: $73,000 annually
Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, Paid Sick Leave and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year
NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.
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Salary : $2,500 - $73,000
