Assistant Program Manager - Cathy House (Fitchburg, MA)
About The Position
This position is located in Fitchburg, MA, and serves individuals aged 5 to 12 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), most of whom are non-verbal. The program focuses on teaching, coaching, and supporting individuals to learn daily living skills, coping skills, and social skills in a fun and active environment, with a 1:2 staff to student ratio ensuring a high level of individualized care. The role involves providing and ensuring therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment, collaborating with the Program Manager/Director on program vision and a positive working environment, assisting with program planning and implementation, and supporting staffing and other program management aspects. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills and offers the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals and influence treatment plans for at-risk youth.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license required.
- 1 year experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders required.
- Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1 year of relevant supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager/Director to create program vision and a positive working environment.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of programing for individuals.
- Assist with staffing and other aspects of program management as needed.
- Teach at-risk youth valuable life skills.
Benefits
- 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
- 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
- Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary.
- Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
- Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
- Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
- Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
- Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program (includes advance tuition assistance, loan repayment, and other benefits)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
