Assistant Program Director

Wayside • Framingham, MA

12d • $53,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The dynamic Assistant Program Director will be ready to lead a dedicated team that works creatively and passionately to improve the lives of youth. Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role and experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred. The Assistant Program Director is skilled in communication effectively verbally and in writing. Experience in therapeutic communication techniques, conflict resolution, staff training and hiring practices needed.

Requirements

• An ability to connect with others, approachability.
• Communicate with others at all levels, strong client engagement skills.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution.
• Ability to handle client crisis compassionately with excellent ability to notify all team members.
• Strong teamwork. Can collaborate and coordinate care with others well.
• High quality writing skills as evidenced by strong client documentation.
• Associate’s degree or experience preferred
• At least 2+ years of work in residential.
• Preferred case management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role and experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete individual supervision.
• Oversight of programming.
• On call is required.
• Coordinate staff scheduling.
• Oversight of MAP certification (Shortstop).
• Participate in 2x monthly management meetings with larger Campus team.
• Ensure completion of performance evaluations.
• Maintain constant contact with guardians and collaterals.
• Responsible for case management clients.
• Facilitation staff meeting.
• Ensure consistent communication with the team for appointments, medication needs, etc.
• Provide coverage on the floor to maintain ratio when needed.
• Participate in Community/House meetings.
• Ensure activity calendar is posted and followed for program routines.
• Provide role modeling and training to staff on the floor.
• Complete facility supplies and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all inspections, monitoring requirements, medication administration and all DEEC licensing requirements.
• When applicable, ensure all Rehab compliance is being met.

Benefits

• sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
• We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice, Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC), MAP, CPR, First Aid training provided upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees