Assistant Program Director-Latency Age Group Home

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Springfield is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director for their latency-age group home. This role involves supervising staff, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring effective daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience, along with a commitment to supporting youth in a residential setting. Excellent benefits are offered, including health insurance and 401K.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Member Discounts

Qualifications

• At least five years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Residential Supervisors and Lead Residential Counselors.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans.
• Manage staff schedules to maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios.

Skills

Supervision

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Assistant Program Director - Latency Age Group Home

Posted: May 14, 2025 | Location: Springfield, MA
Division: Residential Services | Deadline: Open

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. is hiring a full-time Assistant Program Director for their latency-age group home. This person will be responsible for the effective day-to-day functioning of the residential group home.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide supervision to Residential Supervisors and Lead Residential Counselors.
2. Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise residential staff.
3. Implement and monitor treatment plans; gather feedback, compile data, and present findings at meetings with suggestions when appropriate.
4. Collaborate with the Program Nurse for medical care, scheduling appointments, transportation, and documentation.
5. Coordinate with the Program Director and clinical team on treatment planning and family visits, including transportation arrangements.
6. Provide on-call coverage as required by the Program Director.
7. Manage staff schedules to maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios.
8. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements include:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience of at least five years.
2. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
3. Knowledge of non-profit administration and child protective systems.
4. Reliable transportation.
5. Background checks including CORI, DCF, and driving records.
6. Knowledge of state regulations regarding restraints and holds.
7. Minimum age of 21 years old.

NCYF offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, and member discounts.

We are an AA/EOE organization, believing that diversity strengthens our team.

NCYF provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable laws.

"Family stabilization has been key in my daughter's recovery, mainstreaming in school and summer employment. NCYF dramatically changed our lives for the better." - Parent