• A Challenging, rewarding and exciting management position that makes a positive impact on the lives of the individuals we serve.
• The opportunity to collaborate with like-minded and creative management professionals across the entire organization.
• A Servant Leadership culture, where employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered to voice ideas that will benefit the individuals and families we serve.
• The opportunity to drive change in a fast paced environment.
• A supportive team environment that creates an empowering and positive atmosphere.
• Ability to grow and develop both personally and professionally as a part of our Operations team.
• Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options – learn more at benefits.devereux.org.
• Most importantly, the opportunity to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

The Program Manager reports directly to the Program Director. This position is based in Hewitt, NJ and oversees our group home.

What Devereux Looks for in YOU:

• Plans and implements the occupational, recreational, social and other developmental plans designed for each individual in their care.
• Responsible for ensuring the internal and external facilities of the program are maintained in a way to present Devereux as a good neighbor and welcomed member of the community.
• Responsible for all the staff within their assigned program(s) inclusive of the hiring, performance management, attendance management, payroll accuracy and training compliance of each team member.
• Ensure all shifts within the program are adequately covered.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals.
• Plan and participate in group outings for our individuals.
• Manage the shopping for the home’s necessities, such as food, clothing, and household items.
• Schedule and transport our individuals to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and day programs/schools.

Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More: https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's in a related field preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience in a child behavioral health care agency.
• Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities in a community setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Consistently meets deadlines, ability to prioritize, multi-task and flexibility.
• Willingness to be on-call.
• Previous experience and knowledge of monitoring and managing fiscal responsibilities of a group home or residential setting.
• Experience with DDD licensing site visits preferred.