✨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 Alachua Academy in Gainesville, Florida✨
Alachua Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate risk females youth aged 12 to 18 who require behavioral/mental health and substance abuse services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program.
Pay: $65,000.00
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 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! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: The Assistant Program Director is a member of the Site Management Team, oversees residential services and living units, and serves as the Program Director in his/her absence. Primarily responsible for managing all available resources in a manner that provides the students with the highest level of care and ensures the Rite of Passage program is being implemented in accordance with ROP policies and procedures and Federal, State, and Local licensing requirements. The Director of Group Living reports to the Program Director and supervises the Shift Supervisors and direct care staff.
To be considered, you should: Possess a BA/BS in a related field (a master’s degree is preferred); have four years of related experience in residential facility management. ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ Must be able to meet the requirements of an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid Driver’s License
Schedule/hours/shifts: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Evenings, Overnight, and Weekend hours as needed). Additionally, you will be on-call, 24/7, to respond to any emergencies.
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, 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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Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest 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 Education Preferred Masters or better. Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred Experience in residential facility management Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Possess a BA/BS in a related field
- Four years of related experience in residential facility management
- Pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
- Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry
- Meet the requirements of an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License
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.
