Assistant Program Director, Full Time

Ne Arc; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 51.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northeast Arc is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director for a Beverly, MA home. You will provide quality living supports, supervise staff, and help operate daily activities to empower individuals in their homes and communities.

Responsibilities include hands-on care, medication administration, documentation, and coordinating medical appointments. A HS diploma, disability experience, and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Experience in direct support with individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Aufgaben

• Provide hands-on support at the home, including transfers, bathing and grooming per protocol.
• Document accurately in health records and log books per policy.
• Foster meaningful community experiences to promote skills and independence.
• Support growth with opportunities to learn new skills and increase independence.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings and trainings as needed.
• Ensure trainings for staff and provide on-site supervision.
• Administer medications according to policies and MAPs.
• Support doctor appointments and hospital visits; coordinate on-call nursing.
• Maintain home and vehicles; report issues promptly.
• Complete ISP docs and incident reports per regulations.
• Manage records for finances and Rep Payee as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Computer proficiency

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's in relevant field preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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!