Assistant Program Director

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Young Adult Services - Somerville  

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

The dynamic Assistant Program Director will be ready to lead a dedicated team that works creatively and passionately to improve the lives of youth. Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role and experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred. The Assistant Program Director is skilled in communication effectively verbally and in writing. Experience in therapeutic communication techniques, conflict resolution, staff training and hiring practices needed. 

What You Will Do:  

• Management: Complete individual supervision. Oversight of day to day programming. On call is required. Coordinate staff scheduling. Oversight of MAP certification.
• Provide documentation and participate in weekly clinical rounds.  
• Maintain constant contact with guardians and collaterals. Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing. Participation with intakes.
• Responsible for case management clients. Facilitate staff meeting. Ensure consistent communication with the team for appointments, medication needs, etc. 
• Provide coverage on the floor to maintain ratio when needed. Participate in Community/House meetings. Ensure activity calendar is posted and followed for program routines.
• Provide guidance to milieu regarding client activities, behavior management, and crisis management. Provide role modeling and training to staff on the floor. Complete rent collection.
• Complete facility supplies and inspections. Ensure compliance with all inspections, monitoring requirements, medication administration and all licensing requirements. 
• Provide trainings to this and other Young Adult Programs.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:  

• Demonstrates an ability to multitask.
• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high quality writing skills as evidenced by good documentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to employees, provide thoughtful and consistent supervision).
• Demonstrates leadership skills in meetings (i.e. redirecting appropriately, maintaining a strong presence, etc.).
• Demonstrates dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks).
• Demonstrates ability to work with others (i.e. strong teamwork, can collaborate and 
• and coordinate care with other staff).
• Demonstrates ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, able to work in solitude, can propose project solutions).
• Demonstrates ability to be understanding and compassionate (i.e. ability to connect with peers and provide a supportive relationship).
• Demonstrates belief in the Agency mission and values.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree or experience preferred. 
• At least 2+ years of work in residential. Preferred case management experience.
• Certification: MAP, TCI - Day 1, CPR, First Aid.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. 

Preferred (not a must):

• Basic excel skills.
• At least 3 years of Case Management experience. 

We will train you in:  Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice, Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); MAP, CPR, First Aid training provided upon hire.