Assistant Program Director, Full Time

Northeast Arc • Danvers, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Arc is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director for one of its residential homes in Beverly, Massachusetts. The role provides quality living supports and responds to the needs of individuals and staff. It involves teaching, supporting, and facilitating choices for residents in their homes and communities, as well as assisting with the day-to-day operation of the home.

The position provides hands-on individualized support, including assistance with transfers, bathing, grooming, dining protocols, and treatments. It also supports residents’ community participation, skill development, relationships, and independence. The Assistant Program Director helps train and support Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), administers medications in accordance with applicable policies and regulations, assists with medical visits and crisis intervention, and maintains required individual, household, financial, and operational records.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay rate is $24.50 to $25.00 with MAPs. Northeast Arc is a nonprofit human services provider based in Danvers and describes itself as mission-driven, committed to inclusion and diversity, and focused on strengthening abilities and changing lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in a direct support role working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized assistance with transferring, bathing, grooming, dining protocols, and treatments.
• Complete accurate and thorough documentation in Inter-Team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books, and Fire Drill Logs according to Northeast Arc policies and procedures.
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences that foster skill acquisition, relationship building, and independence.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to grow, learn new skills, and increase independence whenever possible.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, quality assurance activities, and other required meetings and trainings.
• Ensure that self and staff complete required trainings.
• Assist in training DSPs on house systems and the unique needs of each individual, including through on-site supervision and staff support.
• Administer medications according to Northeast Arc policies and procedures and MAPs regulations.
• Support doctor’s appointments, emergency room visits, and hospital visits, and contact on-call nursing as appropriate.
• Maintain the home and agency vehicles through seasonal maintenance and routine cleaning, and promptly report issues or concerns.
• Complete ISP documentation, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with Northeast Arc policies and procedures and funding regulations.
• Maintain and review records for individual and house bank accounts in accordance with Northeast Arc policies and procedures; assist with Rep Payee and entitlement paperwork as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Immediately report critical behavioral, medical, and maintenance issues to the Program Director and complete required documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED