Assistant Program Director
Posted on Nov. 29, 2025 by Devereux
- Goleta, United States of America
- $70000.0 - $76000.0
- Full Time
Description:
Devereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Our beautiful Goleta campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945. The assistant program director position is responsible for providing leadership, support, and guidance to Program Administrators and supervisory staff.
Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday 10am-6pm with weekend availability and on-call availability.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a residential, day program, and/or community program setting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing, using
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: All Devereux staff must be able to pass a through background and Livescan check, oral drug screen, and have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
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:
Our Culture, Our Expectations
What Devereux Offers You
Do you enjoy managing a team and process with sucess as your goal? Is your passion to be a key member in a mission driven organization that focuses on empowering the lives of others and providing opportunities for success?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Team!
Devereux is seeking an energetic, caring, and compassionate Assistant Program Director with excellent organizational and communication skills for our expanding programs in the beautiful community of Santa Barbara, CA. This a great opportunity to advance your career to the next level and be a part of progressive human services organization!
Being an Assistant Program Director at Devereux has its Advantages!
- You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
- The opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to step up into a Program Management position
- Working in a respectful, inclusive and diverse environment
- Excellent Benefits + Tuition Assistance (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)
- Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND
You will also:
- Play a key role in the efficient and effective operation of our day and residential programs
- Oversees staff scheduling and ensures programs are maximizing staff utilization
- Provides support and guidance to direct care staff and program supervisory staff
- Provides mentorship and training to program administrators and other supervisory staff
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations including title 22 and title 17
- Represents Devereux with families, community providers, regulatory, and funding agencies
- Works collaboratively with other department directors, administrative, and supervisory staff
Devereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Our beautiful Goleta campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945. The assistant program director position is responsible for providing leadership, support, and guidance to Program Administrators and supervisory staff.
Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday 10am-6pm with weekend availability and on-call availability.
Salary $70,000-$76,000
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience in a
residential, day program, and/or community program setting serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Be
certified by the State of California as ARF and/or RCFE administrator or be willing to obtain.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a residential, day program, and/or community program setting
serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing, using
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
Regularly requires lifting/moving weight of up to 10lbs, frequently lift/move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: All Devereux staff must be able to pass a through background and Livescan check, oral drug screen, and have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
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
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
Advertised until:
Dec. 29, 2025
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