Assistant Program Director, Full Time

Northeast Arc; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Beverly, MA, is hiring for a full-time Assistant Program Director to join one of our Beverly homes. The role focuses on quality living supports, guiding individuals in daily activities and community engagement.

The position requires hands-on supervision, medication administration per MAPs, and collaboration with staff to ensure safety and growth opportunities. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• Prior experience in direct support with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support at the home, including transferring, bathing, grooming, and following dining protocols.
• Document accurately in logs, health records and incident reports as required.
• Foster meaningful community experiences to build skills and independence.
• Assist with growth opportunities and increasing independence where possible.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, QA and trainings as needed.
• Ensure trainings for staff; provide on-site supervision and support.
• Administer medications per policies and MAPs regulations.
• Support doctor's appointments, ER visits and on-call nursing as needed.
• Maintain home and agency vehicles with seasonal maintenance and cleaning.
• Complete ISP documentation and other required records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Our Residential department is looking for a full-time Assistant Program Director to join our team at one of our Beverly homes.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: $24.50 to $25.00 with MAPs

Job Summary: To provide quality living supports and be responsive to individuals and staff at all times. Teach, support and facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities. Assist with the day-to-day operation of the home.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Document accurately and thoroughly, including in Inter-Team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books, and Fire Drill Logs as outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that foster skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Provide individuals with opportunities for growth, including learning new skills and increasing independence, whenever possible.
• Participate in Supervision, Staff Meetings, QAs and other meetings/trainings as deemed necessary.
• Ensure self and staff have the required trainings. Assist in training DSPs on house systems and the unique needs of each individual, including providing on-site supervision and support to staff.
• Administer medications according to Northeast Arc Policies and Procedures and MAPs Regulations.
• Support Drs appointments, ER and hospital visits and contact on-call nursing appropriately.
• Maintain the home and agency vehicles through seasonal maintenance, routine cleaning and immediate reporting of issues or concerns
• Complete ISP documentation, incident reporting and other necessary documentation in accordance with Northeast Policies and Procedures and funding Regulations.
• Maintain and review records for individual and house bank accounts in accordance with Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures; assist with Rep Payee and entitlement paperwork as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed. Report critical issues (including behavioral, medical and maintenance) immediately to the Program Director and complete required documentation.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associates or Bachelor's in a relevant field of study strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a direct support role working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required.

Beverly, MA

Looking to join one of Massachusetts’ most innovative and committed organizations? Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services devoted to strengthening the abilities of all. We are a non-profit human services provider located in Danvers. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it’s the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make. Northeast Arc prioritizes inclusion and diversity. We value the individual perspectives, cultures and approaches that our employees bring to make us one of the most innovative organizations in human services!