Assistant Program Director - Residential Services

Ne Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director for our Residential department. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure quality living supports, and respond to individuals and staff to promote independence and community integration.

The role requires completing ISP documentation, coordinating trainings, supervising DSPs, administering medications per policy, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of human service experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities or similar.
• Must maintain certifications such as First Aid, CPR, MAPs, Vehicle Safety, and Fire Safety Trained per policy.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Document accurately and thoroughly in Inter-Team Communications Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books and Fire Drill Logs as outlined by Northeast Arc Policy.
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that foster skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, QAs and other trainings as deemed necessary.
• Ensure staff have required trainings; assist in training DSPs on house systems and needs, including on-site supervision.
• Administer medications according to Northeast Arc Policies and MAPs Regulations.
• Support doctor appointments, ER and hospital visits and on-call nursing as needed.
• Provide hands-on support at the home, including transfers, bathing and grooming per protocols.
• Maintain the home and agency vehicles with seasonal maintenance and cleaning.
• Complete ISP documentation, incident reporting and other required records per policies and funding regulations.
• Maintain and review records for individual and house bank accounts; assist with Rep Payee paperwork as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention and report critical issues to the Program Director.

Skills

Direct support

Education

BS/BA preferred

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director for our Residential department. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure quality living supports, and respond to individuals and staff to promote independence and community integration.

The role requires completing ISP documentation, coordinating trainings, supervising DSPs, administering medications per policy, and maintaining records.