Assistant Program Director, Unaccompanied Minors Programs

Wedgwood Christian Services

. Oversee all programs under the Assistant Program Director’s direction .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and administrative oversight in residential treatment programs, ensuring compliance with agency policies and effective program implementation. Capable of collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance program development and staff performance.

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Bachelor's Degree In Behavioral ScienceSupervisory Oversight Of Residential Treatment ProgramsProgram Development And ImplementationCompliance With Agency Policies And RegulationsBudget Planning And Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Program OversightTreatment Program ManagementStaff EvaluationsCorrective Action PlansQuality Assurance ComplianceData Tracking And ReportingPolicy DevelopmentBudget Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoaching And SupportCommunication

Industry Keywords

Child Protective ServicesSocial ServicesBehavioral ScienceResidential ProgramsAgency Policy-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all programs under the Assistant Program Director’s direction
Collaborate with the Program Director and Home Supervisors on program development
Participate at the administrative level in agency policy-making, planning, and decision-making
Provide administrative oversight of Home Supervisors and direct care staff
Oversee treatment programs, advocacy, family treatment support, client rights, support services, milieu support, and compliance with treatment and contract requirements
Provide leadership at team meetings and oversee daily routines, program implementation, and therapeutic milieu
Communicate agency planning, policies, and procedures between administration and program staff
Monitor hour banks, budget planning, supervisor expense line items, and other program expenses
Complete staff evaluations and use staff discipline procedures as necessary
Support staff in carrying out their roles and responsibilities
Coordinate with Associate Directors and administrative personnel
Participate in agency budgeting, planning, and policy development
Chair Residential Supervisors, Shift Supervisors, and overnight meetings with the partner Program Manager
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to identify high-risk areas in residential programs
Consult with Human Resources on hiring, performance, and employee relations matters
Attend Residential Leaders meetings
Coach and support professional development for each Home Supervisor
Participate in supervision meetings for idea sharing, feedback, and department planning
Work collaboratively with the licensed program Director
Provide leadership and direction to program management to ensure best practices
Ensure compliance with agency policies, governmental contracts, state licensing, and Child Protective Services requirements
Contact appropriate agencies and complete Corrective Action Plans as required
Track and monitor utilization and outcome data, including quarterly agency report-card reporting
Ensure timely Quality Assurance compliance related to employee roles and functions
Provide rotating weekend on-call Administration coverage
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science — or — a high school diploma with 5 years’ progressive employment with a social services or childcare agency or organization
Two years of direct Supervisory oversight of a Residential treatment program highly preferred
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services
Agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance
Consistent work schedule and availability during assigned hours
Availability for variable Monday–Friday hours and weekend on-call coverage

Benefits

Comp & perks

403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Medical plans with great coverage options
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Dental and vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
Full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center available to staff at no cost
Walking trail around the campus
Application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities through community partnerships