Program Director

Company: Justice Resource Institute
Location: Warwick
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Step2346 Post RoadSuite 104Warwick, RI 02886, USAAre you passionate about social justice and ready to make a difference in the lives of the men who live with challenging multiple diagnoses? As Program Director, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bring a positive approach while working with the individuals we serve!Supports To Empower People (STEP) provides comprehensive, community and residential services to adult men who have intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) as well as significant behavioral and mental health concerns. The principles of Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) are adapted for the individual and integrated into all aspects of supports. STEP provides empowering assistance in therapeutically receptive environments which allows participants to embark upon the clinical challenges encountered and to safely explore and pursue their dreams.What You'll Do:

• Providing leadership and supervision to administrative and clinical staff for community-based programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Design systems to monitor program quality, effectiveness, and compliance with goals and fiscal requirements.
• Managing program budgets and fiscal controls to ensure effective service delivery.
• Foster relationships with human service agencies and advocacy groups to promote and expand JRI's programs.
• Overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of program staff.
• Develop systems, streamline resources, and implement ongoing monitoring to ensure effective service delivery and high-quality care in safe environments, supported by appropriate staffing and administration.
• Developing marketing and outreach strategies to promote client referrals and maintain service capacity.
• Supervising program management staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Ensure program compliance with all regulatory and quality assurance standards with respective funding and/or authorizing agencies and governmental regulations.
• Maintaining safe operation of program sites and create a supportive environment for clients.
• Create annual program goals aligning with the most recent agency strategic plans and specific program and client needs.
• Make sure that every program area and individual program site regularly maintains and reviews, at least once a year, a comprehensive manual of policies and procedures for program operations.
• Ensure 24/7 staffing and emergency support for residential programs, maintaining effective communication during emergencies or unusual events involving programs or clients under the care of the programs.
• Manage administrative systems in line with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Stay informed in the field through participation in relevant conferences and organizations.Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!Requirements:
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field required.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in a managerial role within a mental health facility or residential program.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex service environment with multi-service sites and a diverse staff.
  • Ability to lead people and projects.
  • Ability to develop and maintain productive, positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Valid Driver's License with access to an insured, registered and inspected vehicle.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills are a must.
  • Must be adaptable and compassionate to what the men we support need in any given moment.
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed.JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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