Job Details
Description
Are you interested in becoming a key part of a newly created, technologically advanced, innovative start-up respite program in coastal North Carolina? Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), we’re seeking a compassionate and experienced full-time
Program Manager to lead our service delivery and direct support teams in Burgaw, North Carolina at a newly constructed adolescent respite facility. As a key leader within our mission-driven organization, you’ll play an essential role in supporting individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs through person-centered, empowering services that promote growth, independence, and well-being.
What You’ll Do
As the
Program Manager, you will oversee the daily operations, development, and quality of our programs in your assigned service area. In this leadership role, you’ll supervise a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and administrative staff, ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, manage the program budget, and develop effective systems for communication, service delivery, and community engagement. Your efforts will be central to achieving positive outcomes for the individuals and families we support.
How You’ll Benefit
Being part of our team means we value your and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive salary of $65,000-$70,000 annually based on your education and experience. The work schedule will follow a Tuesday–Saturday format during the summer months, with the post-summer schedule to be determined. Some flexibility is required to meet program needs, including occasional on-call responsibilities. We also offer benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
Our Benefits Include
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed
- We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a results-driven and compassionate program leader who can manage complex systems while supporting and inspiring a team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and skilled at building relationships both within the organization and in the community.
We Also Require
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field
- A minimum of three years of program and supervisory experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to wear multiple hats
- A great sense of humor!
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proven ability to implement procedures and navigate regulatory requirements
- Skilled in problem-solving and managing multiple priorities
- Valid driver’s license
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!