Program Director - Adult Residential Services (Butte, MT)

Experience Required

One (1) to three (3) years of professional supervisory and management experience.

Minimum Education Required

A BS/BA Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Compensation

$62,080.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Program Director - $62,080.00 per year - AWARE - Butte, MT

At AWARE, we believe that families are our most important resource and that our connection with our communities is vital.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Individuals to join our team as a program director.

AWARE’s residential program for adults with developmental disabilities welcomes men and women into its safe, comfortable homes. The comprehensive services we provide are designed to fit the individual. Our goal is to ensure each person lives according to their own idea of independence.

If you are passionate about helping individuals, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Responsibilities:

Provides administrative and/or service oversight and program supervision – according to administrative rule and corporate policy of assigned programs, projects, and/or staff.

Intervenes with clients and makes treatment suggestions to staff.

Participates and performs as a member of an interdisciplinary service/treatment team.

Maintains compliance with licensing standards.

Assists in the development and review of written policies and procedures governing all aspects of the treatment program.

Complies and reports outcome data to demonstrate program effectiveness.

Participate in organizational development and long-range planning.

Oversee the implementation of service plans and individualized treatment plans.

Networks with other community agencies to provide services.

Participate in referral determinations and communicate effectively with referral sources regarding client’s progress.

Observes, reports, and records data concerning the residents’ physical, emotional, and behavioral states.

Ulizes H.E.L.P. (including therapeutic holds) when it is determined that a resident is a danger to self or others; also performs basic First Aid and/or CPR when needed.

Provide training, in-service sessions, and other such instruction as approved and directed by supervisor, this includes disseminating and encouraging AWARE's Core Values, Unconditional Care Philosophy, and approved Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) approaches and techniques.

Participate in staff evaluations and personnel actions as directed.

Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and Corporate Committees as assigned. Collaborate with individuals to assess their strengths and skills in daily living, empowering them to identify, develop, and participate in meaningful activities that foster functional independence and personal growth in a safe, supportive environment.

Support individuals in navigating personal challenges or conflicts by responding with empathy, providing therapeutic guidance, and offering empowering alternatives to help build resilience and positive coping strategies.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Advancement, Professional Development.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

A thorough understanding of the developmentally disabled individuals, services, resources and tools.

The ability to assess clients (and families) from a strengths model perspective, along with the skills, knowledge and abilities to develop a theoretical perspective.

The ability to work with a variety of people.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

A BS/BA Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

One (1) to three (3) years of professional supervisory and management experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

4495098

Job Type

Full Time