Program Manager - Chelsea (Internal Only)

Shore Educational Collaborative•Chelsea, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shore Educational Collaborative is a vibrant, multi-service organization that supports children and adults with disabilities. Shore’s Adult Services Day Program provides specialized Day Habilitation and Community-Based Day Support (CBDS) services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is currently seeking to hire a Program Manager at our Chelsea location. This is a great management opportunity for a person whose experience has led to a genuine commitment to ensuring that adults with developmental disabilities have access to meaningful activities and connections in their lives, are treated respectfully, and have the opportunity to make their own decisions and choices to the greatest extent possible.

Requirements

At least two years of professional experience with adults with I/DD
At least two years of supervisory experience
Strong writing and oral communication skills
A positive attitude, sense of humor, and the ability to work successfully as part of a team
Ability and willingness to work as a member of a supportive team

Nice To Haves

Experience with DHSP/ISP systems
DDS regulations
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
The principles of human rights and advocacy
A Bachelor's Degree (although additional service and supervisory experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
Multilingual candidates

Responsibilities

Provide positive leadership and oversight of assigned groups of program participants and the staff who directly support them
Ensure that scheduled activities are thoughtfully planned and executed
Provide staff with supervision, training and support
Maintain safety and program quality compliance
Complete case management assignments in a timely fashion
Provide direct support to our program participants as needed
Work in cooperation with other program managers, interdisciplinary therapists, nurses, staff, and the Program Director to facilitate smooth program operations, a friendly work environment, excellent communication internally among all program staff and externally with participants’ families, residential providers and service coordinators
Have a role in the intake process for new referrals to the program, hiring staff, and ensuring that Shore’s policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to consistently and equitably