Assistant Program Director, Full Time

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Beverly, MA is hiring a full-time Assistant Program Director for our Residential department to join one of our Beverly homes. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The role provides quality living supports and assists with day-to-day operations in the home, including staff training and documentation. Pay is $24.50 to $25.00 per hour with MAPs, and a strong focus on facilitating independence and community participation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s in a relevant field strongly preferred.
• Direct support experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support in the home, including transfers, bathing, grooming and following dining protocols.
• Document accurately in Health Records, logs and data books as outlined by policy.
• Facilitate community experiences to promote skill development and independence.
• Assist with growth opportunities and increased independence for individuals.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings and trainings as needed.
• Ensure staff trainings are completed and provide on-site supervision.
• Administer medications according to policies and MAPs regulations.
• Support doctor appointments, ER and hospital visits and coordinate with on-call nursing.
• Maintain home and agency vehicles with seasonal maintenance and reporting.
• Complete ISP documentation and incident reports per policy.
• Maintain financial records and assist with Rep Payee paperwork as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention and report critical issues to the Program Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Direct support experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

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!