We are looking for a Program Director for our 3.1 LOC Male Halfway House in Erie, PA!

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 Program 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 You'll Do At Gaudenzia

• Ensure full complement of qualified staff is trained and adhere to the agency's policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain accurate census, manage the program budget and ensure adherence during the fiscal year.
• Oversee daily program operations and ensure safety and proper functioning of physical plant, clinical and administrative programming. 
• Maintain full licensing, accreditation, credentialing, and certifications, as appropriate. 
• Identify, suggest, and implement innovative work systems and processes to promote productivity and smooth program operations.
• Identify, suggest, and implement policy and procedures. 
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies. 
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with the public and community organizations by engaging in public relations activities in coordinator with the agency's corporate office. 
• Ensure that the building maintenance and overall functioning of the program, e.g., proper health and safety practices is achieved and sustained. 
• Ensure that the clinical team implements and maintains an appropriate treatment schedule. 
• Monitor program metrics and support activities related to agency's continuous quality improvement plan and strategic plan and implement program adjustments, as needed. 
• Facilitate staff meetings, consultations, and special therapeutic activities, as required. 
• Participate and provide leadership in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings. 

Benefits & Perks:

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 (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
  • Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Qualifications for This Role:

Pennsylvania & Delaware Position Requirements: Must hold either a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in medicine, psychology, social work, or counseling "PLUS" specialized training in a relevant area e.g. women and children, HIV/AIDS, mental health, criminal justice, adolescents, etc. 

Maryland Position Requirements: Must possess a Supervisory Certificate from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist. Must hold a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in medicine, psychology, social work, or counseling "PLUS" specialized training in a relevant area e.g. women and children, HIV/AIDS, mental health, criminal justice, adolescents, etc. 

Experience Requirements:

• Master's Degree with at least "2" years of relevant experience, including one-year supervisory experience "OR" Bachelor's Degree with at least "3" years of relevant experience, including one-year supervisory experience. 

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles:

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!