Executive Director

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our youth?

Do you want a supportive work environment?

Do you want to be part of leading a youth and young adults to personal victory and success? 
 
 

 If you answered “yes" then Sequel Youth and Family Services may have the perfect job for you!!!!

Program Overview

Marion Youth Academy is a non-secure residential facility for at-risk males between the ages of 13 to 18. Trained mental health staff provide a variety of evidence-based programs that are designed to intervene in the delinquent lifestyle, foster normal adolescent maturation, and prepare youth for reintegration into the home and community. All youth are provided individualized treatment plans to address their specific mental health needs and seek to integrate the family and other natural supports into the treatment. It is our goal to encourage and enhance positive law-abiding behavior, while providing the youth with the tools they will need for a successful future.
 

Our team is fully committed to offering a broad spectrum of services and options that care for our patients and families alike. Today we are looking for an Executive Director  to join our team of dedicated individuals. Our Executive Director has an opportunity to have a truly meaningful career, while enjoying a wealth of benefits and incentives.  If you have experience working with youth and a drive to make an impact, join our team today!

Position Overview

This position involves the overall supervision and day to day responsibility for Marion Youth Academy. The Executive Director is responsible to the Regional Director of Operations.

Our Ideal Executive Director will:
Have a Minimum of Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
Have four to five years’ experience in a direct management/administrative capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess experience with licensing and accrediting standards.

Responsibilities of Executive Director:

Manages 5 - 10 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 50 - 55 employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the facility.
Responsible for providing leadership to the program.
Responsible for the recommendation of all admissions, transfers, and discharges of youth in the program.
Responsible for the overall coordination of therapeutic programming.
Responsible for ensuring that the health and welfare of youth in the program are protected.
Responsible for the program's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and DHR Minimum Standards for Residential Placement.
Adheres to the policy and practice concerning issues of creation, editing, transmission, storage and disposition of all Protected Health Information (PHI) of Sequel Youth & Family Youth Services.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, including terminations; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 
 

A Few Benefits of Working for Marion Youth Academy:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 30 days
• SYFS Benefits Advantage Program
• Company provided Life/AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Program/Health Savings Account
• 401(k) after 30 days
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Daily Pay - a company sponsored benefit that allows employees to access a portion of their base wages in advance of their payday