The Role
The Director of Group Living oversees residential services, manages resources for student care, and ensures compliance with ROP policies and standards. Responsibilities include supervising staff and filling in as the Program Director when needed.
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✨Join Our Team at the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center – Where Opportunity Meets Purpose✨
Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC) is a 40-bed, all-boys program located on 236 acres at the foot of the stunning Poteau Mountains, offering breathtaking lakeview sunsets and fresh mountain air. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At MJTC, 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, MJTC 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 – all while working in a beautiful, scenic setting.
Pay: $50,000/year (negotiable based on experience)
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 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 Director of Group Living 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 to ensure 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 related field (Master’s Degree is preferred); Four years of related experience in residential facility management. ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ 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 an valid Driver’s License
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Evenings, Overnight and Weekend hours as needed)
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 a Director of Group Living, 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
Required
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
Required
Bachelors or better.
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Bachelors or better.
Bachelors or better.
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Skills Required
- BA/BS in related field
- Four years of related experience in residential facility management
- At least 21 years of age
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
- Valid Driver's License meeting ROP requirements
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The Company
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.
