Program Director

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Program Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bring an energetic and positive approach while working with our clients!

Rising Futures Young Parent Living Program (Formally known as the Teen Parenting Program) is a DCF and DTA funded residential program for teen parents who are pregnant and/or parenting. We provide apartment style living in a staff supported environment. The YPLP offers services including independent living and parenting skill groups, education and job search support, day care and medical referrals, housing search and aftercare support.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to provide oversight and leadership to the staff at Young Parent Living Program to ensure that across all domains, youth are receiving state of the art, trauma informed care.
• YOU will be able to provide leadership toward the mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to Young Parent Living’s Administrative Team and be responsible for the provision of all services to youth and families, including but not limited to all aspects of treatment planning and discharge preparation, wellness of clients, managing the program budget and day to day operations.
• YOU will be able to provide oversight for the operations of all youth services and supports set forth by licensing and regulatory partners along with maintaining and building community connections and partnerships.

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 $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 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 of age.
• Minimum of Master’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years’ experience in a residential or housing program for population served, with at least three years at the management level.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work and be on-call for evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients!
• 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 person's 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.