Program Director for Spark Academy

5600 N Heritage School Dr
Provo, Utah 84604
United States

On-Site

Full-time

Posted on July 29, 2024

Description

Spark Academy is a co-ed, residential treatment program for adolescents, specializing in neurodiversity. Our philosophy is first treating the trauma and anxiety from a life with high-functioning Autism, paving the way for increased self-regulation and competency! We provide a full continuum of care with separate, distinct residential settings, where we can laser focus on each students’ unique treatment progression.

We currently seek to hire a Program Director for Spark Academy to oversee programmatic design of the residential settings and continuum of care. We will hire a candidate who demonstrates level-4 leadership, with demonstrated skills in strategic planning, direction, and training. This position requires innovation, with a clear vision to produce higher performance standards in helping our students and families have a successful future.

Spark Academy is part of the parent company, The Heritage Community, located in Provo, UT. Originally founded in 1984, The Heritage Community is a long-standing and established treatment program. As a true, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are one of few in the nation with a non-profit mission, and maintain high integrity in standards of care. Our beautiful, unmatched 19-acre campus puts diverse intervention approaches at your fingertips. We provide a competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities. Come learn more about Spark Academy and be a part of our mission to help individuals heal and thrive!

Schedule:

• Full-time, exempt. Monday – Friday, with typical business hours to attend standard appointments and meetings during the week.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide level-4 leadership for Spark Academy, working with other Academy Directors to develop, implement, and achieve plans that are cohesive with corporate’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Align Spark Academy’s goals and future growth with the programmatic design of the residential settings and continuum of care.
• Identify critical issues or trends, and cultivate strategic solutions in a timely manner.
• Provide direction and training for mid-level leaders within the Academy.
• Manage a budget, having sound judgement and vision to contribute to the overall company’s financial success.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellence in innovation with the ability to execute plans, knowing how to be attuned to the people and business you serve to weave culture and results.
• A high sense of personal integrity and transparency with the ability to lead up and down the chain of command.
• Highly developed and flexible leadership styles to manage and train a diverse department.
• Competency of the residential treatment industry, including awareness of mental health and education.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Calculated financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
• Effective and professional communication skills, both oral and written.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years’ senior management experience preferred.
• Leadership experience within the residential treatment industry will be given preference.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Work, or similar field.
• Willing to consider a Bachelor’s degree with significant experience.
• Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.

Benefits include: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid time off, Paid training, Vision insurance.