Assistant Program Manager- Deaf Services

Advocates•Framingham, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Advocates team as an Assistant Program Manager! The Assistant Program Manager will implement the mission of BH Residential & Deaf Services. They will provide all residential services to persons served and perform, coordinate and/or monitor designated programmatic administrative or clinical functions. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff. Are you ready to make a difference?

Requirements

BA/BS in related field and 1 year experience; or H.S. Diploma/GED and 2 years related experience.
Must be fluent in ASL
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and as well as work independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Basic computer knowledge.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
Document progress towards treatment plans.
Perform interventions with persons served that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.
Communicate individual’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to persons served.
Participate in or facilitate group work as delegated by supervisor.
Identify and address community integration issues for persons served, as designated.
Monitor and document medication administration.
Perform, coordinate, and/or monitor a range of programmatic clinical and administrative responsibilities as delegated by supervisor.
Train direct care staff in responsibilities for their role.
Supervise overnight staff as delegated by supervisor.
Provide coordination and leadership to program team during shifts, vacations, or leave in the absence of supervisor.
Ensure a clean, safe and home-like living environment for persons served.
Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within expected timelines.
Attend and actively participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP).