Program Director - Worcester
16 hours ago

Job description
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a Program Director to support the day-to-day operations of our Independent Living Program for court-involved youth. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in youth services and community-based programming. This role involves teaching youth independent living skills, executing treatment plans and supporting and engaging youth in community, educational, medical, behavioral health, and vocational activities.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee every facet of the program's operation including educational, clinical, medical and residential according to the programs contract, DYS, DEEC and Eliot's policies and procedures.
- Conduct, ensure and monitor supervision, evaluation and professional development of staff.
- Facilitate and attend administrative, staff, shift change, treatment, agency, department and divisional meetings.
- Oversee and participate in orientation, training and development opportunities for staff.
- Oversee fiscal management including petty cash and the program's annual budget.
- Develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with funding and licensing and community relationships.
- Assist youth in the development and execution of treatment and crisis plans.
- Serve as a member of the on-call rotation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Experience in a supervisory position with population
- Effective communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
- Must be 21+, with a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and emergency contact access.
Schedule: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Annual Salary
$80,000 - $85,000 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
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