Assistant Program Director

Overview

Salary Range: $54,000 - $58,000 annually (DOE)

Location: 266 S Hobble Creek Canyon Rd, Springville UT, 84663 (Hobble Creek Canyon)

Schedule: 4-day work schedule 

• Sunday (Fixed):
  • Sunday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
• 3 days: 
  • 8 hour shift, the days will vary based on the Residential Director's needs.

The Assistant Residential Director provides daily leadership and operational oversight for residential life and staff teams. Ensuring safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate programming for adolescents in a high‑acuity residential treatment setting. This role is responsible for the quality and consistency of student services related to dorm life, milieu management, recreation, and experiential activities, while supporting and developing direct care staff. As a key member of the residential leadership team, the Assistant Residential Director partners closely with the Residential Director and collaborates with admissions, academic, clinical, and medical departments. Maintaining seamless communication, coordinated care, and high standards of safety, compliance, and program excellence.

 

Join us at Embark at our Short-term Residential Treatment Program in Springville, serving teen girls ages 12 – 17, experiencing and struggling with school refusal, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation and other mental health issues. Our approach is family-centered, evidence-based, and deeply relational.

Responsibilities

• Program development: Contribute to and initiate programmatic troubleshooting, planning, evaluating, and creation of curriculum and programmatic design for the residential department.

• Professional development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to stay informed about best practices in youth care and related fields.

• Staff supervision: Serve as direct supervisor for Facility Managers; aid and support the residential staff team by filling in and covering in a direct care capacity when necessary for coverage, mentorship, or training purposes.

• Program evaluation: Participate in program evaluation efforts to assess the effectiveness of services, identify areas of improvement, and contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

• Hiring and onboarding: Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing, candidate assessment, and onboarding.

• Administrative operations: Perform a variety of routine and consistent administrative duties such as maintaining documentation, tracking program outcomes, and participating in meetings and reporting within the residential department.

• Family and community engagement: Facilitate communication and involvement between clients, their families, and the community, including organizing family meetings and events.

• Crisis management: Assist in the management of crises and emergencies within the facility, including de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in behavioral health with adolescents navigating various mental health challenges
• Must maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate and Safety Care Training
• Must obtain a valid State of Utah Driver's License
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must obtain at least a High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Benefits

• Paid Continued Development: Access to a Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #EBDT