Assistant Executive Director

Imagine being part of a community dedicated to supporting children adolescents and young adults in their quest for a brighter future. At Devereux Pennsylvania ChildrensServices (DPACS) we are more than just a service provider; we are a lifeline for nearly 2000 individuals each year. We provide specialized care tailored to the unique challenges faced by those with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as emotional behavioral and cognitive differences.

This opportunity as Assistant Executive Director will be managing operations while shaping destinies. Collaborating closely with a team of passionate professionals youll play a pivotal role in empowering a population that might otherwise be overlooked. Youll make a profound difference every single day.

Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services (DPACS)serves children adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (DCBHC) assessment services community-based mental health services community-based employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorders concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

As the Assistant Executive Director of Devereux PA Childrens Services you will be responsible to:

• Assist in creating systems that allow Center leadership to develop programs service and standards to meet the current and anticipated needs of internal and external customers including individuals served families and funding licensing and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in overseeing the development and maintenance of a positive work environment designed to attract and retain a stable progressive caring and diverse workforceneeded to ensure the delivery of high-quality cost-effective services.
• Promote an open inclusive work environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork and promotes the continued development of all employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to address changing markets or reduce risk.
• Assist in the development and implementation of positive consumer and community awareness programs and activities.
• Provide supervision and oversight for assigned departments as well as assigned residential and educational sites.

You will be offered:

• Compensation: $ 126000 - $ 143600 /yr (based on experience)
• An organization deeply rooted in the principles of Servant Leadership.
• A dynamic environment of clinical and operational excellence offering extensive opportunities to collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines and throughout the country.
• A supportive and innovative leadership team that values your ideas and encourages your creativity.
• Involvement in leadership decisions that impact all aspects of business operations.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)

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EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Health Care Human Services Education or Business Administration. Graduate level credentials in a behavioral health healthcare administration or related field . Minimum of eightyears experience in a senior level management role within a campus-based behavioral health environment .

EXPERIENCE: Proficient computer skills mastery of Microsoft Office Applications experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar Pro-Filer and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently prioritize manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to established guidelines.

Valid drivers license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.