Assistant Program Director

RFK Community Alliance • Middleton, MA

7d • $57,000 - $63,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kennedy School is a secure facility in Middleton, MA offering assessment and treatment for adolescent males involved in the juvenile justice system. Serving youth ages 13 to 21, the program helps residents address behavioral issues that led to their offenses and develop healthier decision-making skills. Youth participate in school, counseling, and structured activities that promote accountability, responsibility, and self-reliance, along with recreational programs that encourage positive social interaction.

Requirements

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two-year residential experience and one year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that a range of activities are planned and delivered daily, including physical activities
• Assure that all quality-of-life standards are maintained including: dietary, hygiene, clothing, building cleanliness, maintenance
• Assist in quality assurance in documentation of student logs, supervisor logs, time out logs, unannounced visits and camera reviews
• Oversee quality assurance regarding medication distribution and documentation in the logbook and narcotic book
• Implement Trauma Informed Care treatment philosophies
• Assist in the management of program budget by maintaining student census
• Promote and align the agency’s strategic plan into daily programming
• Complete daily walk-throughs to check programmatic safety along with maintaining appropriate living standards
• Perform verbal and physical de-escalation as needed to ensure safety of employees and students in accordance with agency policies, procedures and DYS defensive and disengagement techniques.
• Work closely with the supervisor regarding weekly work schedules and ensure proper staffing ratios are met
• Assist in the facilitation of program meetings including: staff meeting, supervisor meeting, team meetings and clinical meetings
• Supervise and educate employees with coaching and feedback regarding job performance and professional development and agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level