Assistant Program Director

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Project & Program ManagementProgram Director

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Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for each resident, including coordinating services with external agencies and professionals as needed.

Requirements Summary

Access to a Mastery Program that offers professional and financial oppor

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Project & Program ManagementProgram Director

The Assistant Program Director provides daily leadership and operational oversight for residential life and staff teams. Ensuring safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate programming for adolescents in a high‑acuity residential treatment setting. This role is responsible for the quality and consistency of student services related to dorm life, milieu management, recreation, and experiential activities, while supporting and developing direct care staff. As a key member of the residential leadership team, the Assistant Program Director partners closely with the Program Director and collaborates with admissions, academic, clinical, and medical departments. Maintaining seamless communication, coordinated care, and high standards of safety, compliance, and program excellence.

Join us at Embark at our Short-term Residential Treatment Program in San Martin, serving teen girls and boys (gender fluid) ages 12 – 17, experiencing and struggling with school refusal, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation and other mental health issues. Pre-teens and teens reside at our Residential Treatment Center in our comfortable family-style residence, where community and interpersonal relationships are fostered and encouraged.

Responsibilities

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Treatment planning: Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for each resident, including coordinating services with external agencies and professionals as needed.
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Program development: Contribute to and initiate programmatic troubleshooting, planning, evaluating, and creation of curriculum and programmatic design for the residential department.
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Professional development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to stay informed about best practices in youth care and related fields.
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Staff supervision: Serve as direct supervisor for Facility Managers; aid and support the residential staff team by filling in and covering in a direct care capacity when necessary for coverage, mentorship, or training purposes.
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Program evaluation: Participate in program evaluation efforts to assess the effectiveness of services, identify areas of improvement, and contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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Hiring and onboarding: Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing, candidate assessment, and onboarding.
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Administrative operations: Perform a variety of routine and consistent administrative duties such as maintaining documentation, tracking program outcomes, and participating in meetings and reporting within the residential department.
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Family and community engagement: Facilitate communication and involvement between clients, their families, and the community, including organizing family meetings and events.
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Crisis management: Assist in the management of crises and emergencies within the facility, including de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients and staff.

Requirements

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Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience working in behavioral health with adolescents navigating various mental health challenges
Must maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate and Safety Care Training
Must obtain a valid State of California Driver's License
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Must obtain at least a High School Diploma or equivalent GED