Assistant Program Manager

Advocates; Newton, Petaluma (MA, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Assistant Program Managers. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential emotional support and daily care to individuals in a residential setting. You'll engage in treatment planning, monitor progress, and facilitate group work, all while fostering a safe and nurturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference and grow within a dedicated community, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Generous Perks of Employment

Room for Advancement

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field with 1 year experience or H.S. Diploma/GED with 2 years experience.
• Strongly prefer candidates with cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in treatment plan development and document progress.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to persons served.
• Ensure a clean and safe living environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Cultural Competence

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

BA/BS in related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

*Starting rate $20.25/hour*

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide emotional support and daily care to individuals in a residential setting!

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

The Assistant Program Manager will implement the mission of BH Residential Services. They will provide all residential services to persons served and perform, coordinate and/or monitor designated programmatic administrative or clinical functions.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Blended Shift

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
• Document progress towards treatment plans.
• Perform interventions with persons served that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
• Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.
• Communicate individual’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to persons served.
• Participate in or facilitate group work as delegated by supervisor.
• Identify and address community integration issues for persons served, as designated.
• Monitor and document medication administration.
• Perform, coordinate, and/or monitor a range of programmatic clinical and administrative responsibilities as delegated by supervisor.
• Train direct care staff in responsibilities for their role.
• Supervise overnight staff as delegated by supervisor.
• Provide coordination and leadership to program team during shifts, vacations, or leave in the absence of supervisor.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like living environment for persons served.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within expected timelines.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field and 1 year experience; or H.S. Diploma/GED and 2 years related experience.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and as well as work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.