Assistant Program Director

Wayside • Somerville, MA

7d • $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

• Associate’s degree or experience preferred.
• At least 2+ years of work in residential.
• Preferred case management experience.
• Certification: MAP, TCI - Day 1, CPR, First Aid.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Basic excel skills.
• At least 3 years of Case Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete individual supervision.
• Oversight of day to day programming.
• On call is required.
• Coordinate staff scheduling.
• Oversight of MAP certification.
• Provide documentation and participate in weekly clinical rounds.
• Maintain constant contact with guardians and collaterals.
• Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing.
• Participation with intakes.
• Responsible for case management clients.
• Facilitate 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 guidance to milieu regarding client activities, behavior management, and crisis management.
• Provide role modeling and training to staff on the floor.
• Complete rent collection.
• Complete facility supplies and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all inspections, monitoring requirements, medication administration and all licensing requirements.
• Provide trainings to this and other Young Adult Programs.

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: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees