Assistant Program Manager
Support Lives, Build Futures — Assistant Program Manager Opportunity
Location: [Winchendon, MA]
Schedule: [First Shift] [40 hours per week]
Salary: The starting rate for this position is $23/hr.
CRJ’s Disabilities Services supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We offer a range of residential and day programs to support people in the places they want to live and work. We provide care tailored to the needs of individuals we serve; we don’t look to make the individuals fit into our programs.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as an Assistant Program Manager and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals with disabilities in our group homes.
What You’ll Bring:
· High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
- Prior experience working in behavioral health or residential settings is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
- Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· Excellent Problem Solving and Emergency Response Skills.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinates and supervises daily programmatic functions including supervision/oversight of staff, upkeep of the residence and implementation of all aspects of individual treatment plans.
- Ensures that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with funding source regulations and Community Strategies policies and procedures.
- Oversee the development and implementation of behavior plans, ISP objectives and all other aspects of residential programming.
- Participate in the training of all new employees.
- Manages program funds and supervises personal finances for all clients.
- Dispenses medications per MAP requirements as needed.
- Engages in the upkeep of the residence.
- Ensures adequate program coverage and supervision.
- Ensure that duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner.
- Attend appropriate meetings as directed.
- Conduct physical restraints as needed.
- Extended standing, sitting and lifting as needed.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.
Benefits: CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.