Program Director Children and Mental Health - Full-time / Part-time

REM Ramsey, a member of The Mentor Network, is seeking a Program Director with knowledge and experience in working with adolescants and individuals with mental health issues to manage the day to day operations of a case load.

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support consumers - individuals with disabilities; children with emotional, behavioral or medical complexities; children and adults with brain injury). As a Program Director with REM Ramsey you’ll be one of those special people.

For REM Ramsey and The MENTOR Network the Program Director is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.

To that end, the Program Director role is a fantastic role to continue your career path in Social and Human Services with a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization.

REM Ramsey is seeking a Program Director to manage the day to day operations of one to four programs in a community or small geographic area. Program Directors ensure quality of services delivered and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Program Director also manages, hires, trains and schedule staff.

Requirements:

a) Associate degree in a field related to human services and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or

b) A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or

c) A minimum of fifty hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; And four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older.

• Four year degree preferred. Qualified Developmental Disability Professional recognition required for ICF must have a Four year degree in field related to human services and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated ability in areas of leadership, personnel, employee training, and public relations.
• Skilled in written and oral communication, community relations and service development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of behavior management principles, program development, and monitoring techniques.
• Eligible as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Department of Human Services, and the Company’s Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier.
• One year experience in serving people with children with significant and persistent mental health and challenging behaviors.
• One year experience in serving people with adults with significant and persistent mental health and challenging behaviors or knowledge of DBT.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

EOE/AAE