What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Program Manager position at Back To Basics Behavioral Health Services Inc.?
Program Manager Responsibilities & Full job description
Do you love helping kids? Do you want to make a BIG difference in someone’s life?
Back to Basics is seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Program Managers who will be effective, supportive team leaders to join our team & guide Behavioral Health Professionals under your supervision. You also will be responsible for supporting and empowering the families and children that work alongside the Behavioral Health Professionals that are connected with them, on a regular basis.
Program Manager of Children with Developmental Disabilities or Delays
Back to Basics Behavioral Health Services
Full-Time | $26.00/hour | 40 Hours/Week | In-Person
Our Mission
At Back to Basics, we help children with Developmental Disabilities and Delays grow strong and independent.
We believe in teaching with kindness, respect, and love—always.
Our goal is big: to serve every child who needs our support in Maine.
We are growing fast and looking for leaders who want to grow too. If you care deeply, work hard, and want to make a difference, we want to meet you.
About This Job
As a Program Manager of Children with Developmental Disabilities or Delays, you will help children in their homes and communities. You will also help support and guide the staff who work with them.
You will:
- Support a group of amazing Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs)
- Meet with families and build strong, caring relationships
- Help write treatment plans to guide care
- Do some direct care yourself with kids in their homes
- Make sure our team is doing their best work, every day
This job is a mix of office work, teamwork, and working with kids in the field. It’s hands-on, heart-first, and deeply rewarding.
What You’ll Do
- Help Families: Visit homes and meet with families often
- Support Kids: Make plans and provide services to help kids succeed
- Train Staff: Teach and guide BHPs so they feel ready and confident
- Check Schedules: Make sure meetings and services happen on time
- Write Notes: Keep documents and spreadsheets clear and up to date
- Lead the Team: Be a helpful leader for the BHPs you oversee
- Pitch In: Step in when needed, including during emergencies
- Do the Work: Spend at least 9 hours each week providing direct services
- Solve Problems: Work with others to fix issues quickly and kindly
What You Need
- A high school diploma or GED
- A car, valid driver’s license, and insurance
- At least 1 year working in behavioral health or managing people
- Kindness, patience, and great communication skills
- Ability to stay organized, even when things get busy
- A love for learning and helping others grow
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Car Registration
- Valid Car Insurance as an insured driver on the policy
- Reliable transportation
- Ability and willingness to transport clients in vehicle
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to successfully pass all background checks
- A desire to lead with empathy, compassion and enthusiasm
- Access to a smart phone with working cameras
Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Mostly Monday–Friday, with some evenings and weekends for training
- Some flexibility depending on client needs
- will require travel to the clients homes up to 60 minute radius of location
How to Apply
Send us your resume and a quick note telling us why you’d be a great fit.
Want to really stand out? Send a short video introducing yourself! You can text your video to 207-251-2655.
We are excited to meet someone who wants to grow with us and help more children get the care they need.
Let’s build something amazing—together.
Back To Basics reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Pay & Benefits
- $26.00 per hour
- 3 weeks PTO
- Company cell phone
- Company laptop
- Semi-Flexible Schedule – may include weekends/afternoons/evenings.
- Simple IRA Retirement matching plan
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Paid trainings: CPR, first aid, BHP certification, continuing education
Submit an application or please call / text our Hiring team for this Program Manager position as soon as possible at 207-251-2655 to set up a Microsoft teams video call! Submissions after regular business hours will be reviewed the following business morning.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lewiston, ME 04241: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26