Assistant Program Director

Reach Inc•Plymouth, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

REACH Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living in residential settings and the community, aiming to achieve the highest quality of life through rights, respect, individual growth, and social and community connections. This role offers comprehensive training, including CPR, First Aid, and MAP certification, along with paid training to prepare you for the Assistant Program Director position and to serve as a positive role model. Employees are also eligible for tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

Requirements

BA or BS in Human Service discipline preferred OR 6+ years’ experience in related field.
3+ years of increasingly more responsible positions with a human service agency.
Supervisory experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of ISP process and Survey & Certification standards.
Intermediate proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and the internet.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues in a calm and pro-active manner.
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Valid Driver’s License.
Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings including Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid.
Willingness to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and Fingerprinting check through National Criminal Background Check (NCBC).
Willingness to release information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Use critical thinking to assess a situation and develop reasonable conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Direct care experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to commute to Plymouth, MA 02360 (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the assigned program under the direction of the Program Director (PD).
Ensure quality care for all individuals served.
Assist the PD in securing adequate program coverage.
Run staff meetings twice monthly in the absence of the PD.
Serve as the Human Rights Officer for the program, attending training, becoming certified, and representing the program at quarterly HRC meetings. Address potential human rights issues with consumers.
Maintain current mandatory training certifications.
Oversee all documentation, including confidential files, communication logs, staff timecards, requests for time off, client data sheets, daily and monthly progress notes, and medication sheets, under the supervision of the PD.
Supervise case management for monthly progress notes.
Arrange and attend appointments with individuals, with PD approval.
Ensure all medications and refills are in place and ready for administration, in conjunction with the PD.
Supervise menu planning and grocery shopping to ensure meals follow healthy diet guidelines.
Turn in all petty cash, receipts, and required paperwork to the office in a timely manner, under the supervision of the PD.
Monitor, maintain, and reconcile all individual financial records and forward to guardians when appropriate.
Forward all required material/paperwork to DDS, day programs, families, and other government agencies under the direction of the PD.
Provide a clean, safe, and attractive program environment for the individuals.
Provide direct care and facilitate house meetings.
Establish and maintain ongoing family contact, in conjunction with the PD.
Organize and implement group and individual activities to expand the lives of individuals and foster greater independence, under the direction of the PD.
Perform other related work duties as needed or assigned by the PD.
Ongoing training and supervision of staff (after 2 years in the position, with approval).
Assist in the hiring and evaluation of all staff, including relief (after 2 years in the position, with approval).
Assist the PD to complete Medication Treatment Plans, ISP assessments, determine ISP goals, develop PSS and data forms, and forward to DDS within 10 days of the ISP meeting (after 2 years in the position, with approval).
Represent programs and/or individuals when dealing with DDS Service Coordinators, Office of Quality Enhancement, and other state agencies (after 2 years in the position, with approval).

Benefits

Company provided support for CPR, First Aid and MAP certification trainings
All Paid training to prepare you for Assistant Program Director and to serve as a positive role model
Eligibility for current/future tuition paid after six months of employment
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance