Program Director
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$ 56000 - 60000
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Job Description
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Program Director weve been searching for In this role you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with youth in our community!
JRIs Younity Access Center is an innovative program serving young adults (16-25) who are experiencing or are at risk of developing severe mental health challenges in the community of Gloucester. The program provides a drop-in center along with personalized support services including the Transition to Independence Process and Peer Mentoring through Achieve My Plan. It employs targeted strategies to effectively engage young adults who may not be receiving adequate support from other systems and services.
Salary: $56000 to $60000 per year
What Youll Do:
Oversee the implementation of Wraparound services for identified transition-age young adults (TAYA) through a five-year Now Is the Time Healthy Transitions SAMHSA Grant from the Department of Mental Health (DMH). This role also includes managing programming at a young adult Drop-In Center located in Gloucester.
The Director in partnership with DMH will ensure appropriate training and supervision of a Peer Coordinator and two Young Adult Peer Mentors employed by Childrens Friend and Family Services who are dedicated to engaging TAYA in identifying and accomplishing their goals.
Why JRI
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect collaboration and opportunity where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2000 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! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups 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.
- A minimum of five years of experience working with teens and young adults facing mental health challenges along with their families particularly those in the transition age group (16 25 years).
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Familiarity with child-serving systems (DCF DMH DYS public schools etc.).
- Experience in collaborating with key community stakeholders.
- Ability to think conceptually and abstractly along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain a valid drivers license and access to a registered vehicle is required.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect collaboration and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each persons contributions we create an environment where people can grow develop their skills and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
