✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Assistant Program Director at Jacksonville Youth Academy in Jacksonville, Florida ✨
Jacksonville Youth Academy is a 24-bed, all-boys program. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At JYA, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to make a real difference. Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, JYA offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change. Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve.
What you will do: As an 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. 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.
To be considered you should: Possess a BA/BS in related field (Master’s Degree preferred). Have four years of related experience in residential facility management. Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple people and projects. Have good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions. Ability 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 an Assistant Program Director at Jacksonville Youth Academy, 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a related field
- Master's degree
- Four years of related experience in residential facility management
- Experience managing multiple staff and projects
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interview potential employees
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical exam and TB test
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
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