Program Manager

Are you driven by a passion to help children?  Are you a leader who is objective, confident and a problem solver?

If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Program Manager for our Children's Residential Service Program.  This is a supervisory and administrative position.  The position supports staff development and actively participates in scheduling appropriate coverage.  Provides general oversight of Children’s Service Treatment Program for quality services, safety, and compliance with appropriate regulations and standards.  This position reports to the Residential Director.

 Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Assumes leadership role in departmental and team decisions.
• Complete formal new employee induction reviews.
• Plan and implement effective activities and outings, using time, materials and resources effectively
• Maintain a regular presence in each residential site and provide support, coaching and mentoring for employees.
• Works effectively with other Program Managers.
• Ensure that vacancies are filled in a timely manner.
• Ensure coverage is scheduled and communicated to residential staff.
• Provide on-call support and direction to employee’s through telephone communications and being physically present within a minimal amount of time, if needed.
• Responds to emergency/crisis situations, as requested by administration or other Campus Coaches.
• Manage and/or provide direction to individuals served during crisis situations.

An ideal candidate for this position:

• Demonstrates willingness and takes initiative to assume leadership positions for employees.
• Works positively toward meeting identified personal and departmental improvement goals.
• Supports the value and importance of the therapeutic treatment and recommendations across all settings.
• Motivate employees through effective communication and evaluative feedback.  
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Counsels with colleagues and employees on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Makes decisions and takes action which are appropriate and based on sound reasoning
• Realistic with individuals served over perceptions and values, along with building team skills

Program Manager Qualifications:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or related field
• 3 years of supervisory experience working direct care, residential treatment, mental health, or related setting.      
• Be at least 18 years of age

Other Job Details:

• Hours: This position works 12 hour shifts with 4 additional hours on Wednesday mornings. This position works with our residential evening shift so covers evenings and weekends.
• Starting salary: $63,000.00 annually plus benefits

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan

Certifications:

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations:

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.

Salary : $63,000