Assistant Program Director; Djj Residential

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DJJ RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: ASSIS
016170

Posted: December 24, 2025

Position: Full-Time, On-site

Salary: $65,000 per year

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3300 NW 27th Ave
NW 35th St. Entrance
Miami, FL 33142, USA

✨ Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for an Assistant Program Director at South Florida Youth Academy in Miami, Florida. ✨

Located in beautiful Miami, our workplace offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and vibrant community life—ideal for those who enjoy sunny weather, a relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to South Florida's thriving business and cultural scene.

Pay: $65,000

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the quality delivery and oversight of the treatment, educational, vocational and student health and welfare services in accordance with Rite of Passage policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, licensing, practices and laws. In the absence of the Program Director, this position is responsible for the day-to-day site operations, administrative oversight for the site, and leadership of the site management team.

This position ensures that the Mission and Values of ROP are represented in every facet under his/her organizational control.

• Operations: Site operations, policies and procedures; educational/vocational departments; safety, health and welfare of staff and students; clinical services; chairperson for site Management Meeting; oversee delivery of the Rite of Passage daily program.
• Finance: Assists the Program Director with managing the budget, site expenditures, Position Control Roster, and reporting.
• Human Relations: Training and continuous development of site management team; ensure training compliance (Pre-Service, Ops, OJT, and In-Service); employee evaluation discipline and corrective action; ensure proper staffing levels within Position Control Roster standards.

• Have a BA/BS in a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Have experience working with the Department of Juvenile Justice in Florida.
• Have a minimum of four years of related experience in residential facility management.
• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or organization.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

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