We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. If you're passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone's light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time. As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we're seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Who We're Looking For

A successful Division Director enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn't shy away from honest and caring - yet sometimes difficult - conversations. This position is for you if you're able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life's most challenging moments.

What We Offer:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off which include Personal/Sick and Vacation hours
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• Retirement Plan - Relevant to Program and State
• Employee Assistance Program

Division Director Responsibilities:

The Division Director is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of several complex programs at multi-site locations. They are also responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the operation of the programs and the staff under their direction. This individual will oversee the quality of services offered in the programs to ensure that services are consistent with the needs of the individual, compliant with all licensing, funding, and regulatory standards, and that they also represent the overall intent of the Gaudenzia philosophy. They will also oversee budgeting and financial management and ensure budget adherence throughout the fiscal year.

Qualifications for This Role:

1. Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.

2. Ensure that programs are maintaining an accurate census and are managing their budgets throughout the fiscal year.

3. Ensure full complement of qualified staff is trained and adhering to the agency's policy and procedure manual.

4. Coordinate with human resources to recruit, hire, and orient new staff and fill vacant positions across program sites.

5. Oversee program operations and ensure safety and proper functioning of physical plant, clinical and administrative programming for multi-site programs.

6. Assist with the preparation of program budgets, proposals, and other executive tasks, when appropriate.

7. Support the development, maintenance, and supervision of new programs and initiatives within their division, when appropriate.

8. Perform quality reviews of operations including the evaluation of continuous quality improvement (CQI) performance indicators and address issues via systemic improvement and assist in the implementation of corrective and/or preventive measures as necessary.

9. Maintain full licensing, accreditation, credentialing, and certifications, as required.

10. Facilitate staff meetings, consultations, and special therapeutic activities, including, but not limited to: regular meetings with each Program Director to review facility performance, quality of services, staff morale, etc.

11. Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies.

12. Develop and maintain supportive relationships with the public and community organizations by engaging in public relations activities in coordination with the agency's corporate office.

13. Oversee all fiscal aspects of the programs within his/her division and report problems to the Deputy Regional Director.

14. Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Regional Director

Qualifications for this Role:

Education: Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in medicine, psychology, social work, counseling, public administration, business management, nursing (with specialty in nursing/health administration) plus specialized training in a relevant area e.g. women and children, HIV/AIDS, mental health,criminal justice, adolescents, etc.

Experience: At least 5 years in progressively responsible and varied program management, or multi-site management, in a public or private organization, including experience in human resource management, budgeting and operations.
• Knowledge of the specific health care issues and co-morbidities experienced by individuals with substance use disorder and mental illness.
• Knowledge of special population being served, including individuals with criminal justice involvement, women and children, homeless, HIV/AIDS, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in treatment programs and continuum of care.
• Knowledge of correct record keeping in accordance with regulatory agencies and standards of practice
• Knowledge of human resource management and effective supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of fiscal and budgetary management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administering policies within a private non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of accounting and personnel administration.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and develop new funding sources.
• Ability to exercise effective administrative and technical supervision over a large group of clinical, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to evaluate programs and staff effectiveness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, representatives from other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting program policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide audience of stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to plan and organize work and prepare appropriate, accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, health care providers, referral entities, outside agencies, institutions and the general public.
• Skilled at using computers, including familiarity and faculty with Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel.