Assistant Program Manager

Advocates•Framingham, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide emotional support and daily care to individuals in a residential setting! The Assistant Program Manager will implement the mission of BH Residential Services. They will provide all residential services to persons served and perform, coordinate and/or monitor designated programmatic administrative or clinical functions.

Requirements

BA/BS in related field and 1 year experience; or H.S. Diploma/GED and 2 years related experience.
Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
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.

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.