Program Director - IDD Residential Services

Description

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

The Glenholme School

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Direct Care Professional position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Program Director to lead and oversee a DDS-licensed residential program serving adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Connecticut.  The Program Director is responsible for ensuring safe, high quality, person-centered services while maintaining full compliance with CT DDS regulations and licensing standards.  This role includes leadership of staff, program operations, regulatory readiness, and coordination of care, all while fostering a respectful and supportive enrironment that enhances the quality of life for individuals served. 

Benefits & Rewards

• Salary Range: $83,500 - $100,000
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsabilities: 

• Provide leadership and supervision to residential and direct care staff
• Ensure CT DDS regulatory compliance and maintain licensing standards
• Oversee daily residential program operations and individual plan (IP) implementation
• Manage Behavioral Support Plans and incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and prepare for audits and inspections
• Coordinate medical, health, and safety oversight for individuals served
• Support crisis management, de-escalation, and emergency response
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication with families, guardians, and stakeholders
• Implement policies, staff training, coaching, and performance management
• Promote trauma-informed and ethical care practices

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Qualifications

• Bachelors's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Coursework or training in disability services, behavioral supports, healthcare coordination, or program administration preferred
• 3-5 years progressive experience supporting adults with IDD in residential or community-based settings
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience overseeing direct care staff
• Experience managing DDS-licensed residential programs, including operations, staffing, and compliance
• Proficient with individual Plans, Behavioral Support Plans, incident management, and quality assurance
• Experience with DDS audits, licensing reviews, and emergency/crisis response

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or assist with up to 40 pounds as needed
• Ability to assist with emergency responses, including evacuations or crisis situations

Work Schedule:

• Full-time with on-call responsibilities
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response required

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission:Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE