✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for a Program Director at The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville, Tennessee ✨
Pay: $90K - $110 depending on education & 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 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. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day site operations including budgeting, financial stewardship, administration, program elements, promotions and marketing, and staff development and training.
The candidate must have experience in direct care services (starting at the bottom) with at-risk youth; detention and juvenile justice facilities and experience in supervising/leading services in detention/jj to include direct care, clinical, medical, compliance, and education.
The Program Director develops, implements, manages and modifies the Rite of Passage program, and is responsible for:
- Site operations, policies and procedures.
- Educational/Vocational departments.
- Safety, health and welfare of staff and students.
- Clinical services, education, vocation, and health and welfare "Best".
- Representing as the chairperson for the site Management Meetings.
- Overseeing delivery of the Rite of Passage daily program.
- Ensuring the program facilities are safe, clean and well maintained.
- Maintaining contact and open communication with student athletes.
- Oversight of medical and food services and administration.
To be considered you should:
- Have a BA/BS in related field (master's degree preferred).
- Have a minimum of four years of related experience in residential facility management.
- Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 41 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 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 Required Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Related experience in residential facility management. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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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