Assistant Program Coordinator - Worcester Respite

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Supervision

Professional Development

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

401k Match

Life Insurance

PSLF Eligible

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is seeking an Assistant Program Coordinator to lead with Residential Counselors, supervise overnight staff (not overnight), and provide administrative support to the Program Coordinator. Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating team meetings to ensure quality services for adults with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Open Sky emphasizes anti-racist, trauma-informed practices with a focus on diversity, equity, and professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living, including direct care duties, hygiene, lifting, transfers, medication administration, documentation, group therapy, transportation, behavioral intervention, role modeling, and recreation.
• Implement activities that facilitate development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
• Assist with staff supervision and other assigned meetings.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Open to new opportunities

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description

Open Sky's Respite Programs are short-term group living environments that provide treatment of intermittent crisis and stabilization for adults who are diagnosed with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. The goal of the Respite program is to work collaboratively with individuals to develop skills to maintain their independence in the community and live a life that is not defined by their mental illness. The Assistant Program Coordinator takes on a leadership role working alongside Residential Counselors to provide direct support to people served and provides direct supervision to the overnight staff (this is not an overnight position). They also provide administrative assistance to the Program Coordinator and assist with program scheduling, budgets and team meetings.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living, which includes direct care duties, hygiene (personal care), lifting, assisting with transfers, medication administration, documentation, assisting with group therapy, transportation, behavioral intervention, role modeling, and recreational activities.
• Implement activities that facilitate the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
• Assist with staff supervision and other assigned meetings.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. required. Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required. Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Pay

Pay Range: 22.64 - 22.64

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group)
• Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Additional Information

Thank you for your interest in Open Sky Community Services - Where Your Work Matters! Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges. Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky. For more information, please visit www.openskycs.org.