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Rite of Passage DIRECTOR OF GROUP LIVING in West Palm Beach, Florida
Description
Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?
Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?
Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?
If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re looking for a Director of Group Living at Palm Beach Youth Academy in West Palm Beach, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
What you’ll do:
As the DGL, you will oversee residential services and living units and serve as the Program Director in his/her absence. You will be primarily responsible for managing all available resources in a manner that provides the students with the highest level of care and to ensure the Rite of Passage program is being implemented in accordance with ROP policies and procedures and Federal, State and Local licensing requirements. The Director of Group Living reports to the Program Director and supervises the Unit Managers and direct-care staff.
To be considered, you should:
Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
Master’s degree in related field, or Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience, or 10 years of residential facility management experience.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Perks & Benefits:
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)
Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.
Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
9 Recognized Holidays
Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (virtual therapy)
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
Leadership Development programs (LEAP & ASCEND)
Free Meals on shift.
Free Uniforms (Direct Care staff)
Working Advantage Discount Program
Fun Staff/Student events
Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 60 programs spanning across 18 states!
The rewarding feeling of being part of a mission-driven organization that has been helping improve the lives of youth for 40 YEARS!
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of youth!
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better
Masters or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)