Assistant Program Manager

Socket.dev; Templeton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Templeton, MA is seeking a Program Assistant to support the supervision and operation of a residential program. You will work under the Program Manager to ensure shifts run smoothly, provide direct care supervision to individuals, and help implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities include staff oversight, record-keeping, behavior plan development, training new employees, managing funds, dispensing medications as needed, ensuring safety and coverage, and attending meetings as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a human services environment is a plus.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily programmatic functions including supervision/oversight of staff, upkeep of the residence and implementation of all aspects of individual treatment plans.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with funding source regulations and policies.
• Develop and implement behavior plans and ISP objectives for residential programming.
• Train new employees and supervise personal finances for clients.
• Dispense medications per MAP requirements as needed.
• Oversee upkeep of the residence and ensure adequate program coverage and supervision.
• Attend meetings as directed and conduct physical restraints as needed.
• Perform extended standing, sitting and lifting as needed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Emergency Response

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Active Listener

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists the Program Manager in areas related to supervision and general operation of the residential program. Provides direct care supervision to individuals and ensures shifts run smoothly and efficiently.

Schedule:

First/Second shifts| 40hrs per week

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Manager in performing the following duties:

• Coordinates and supervises daily programmatic functions including supervision/oversight of staff, upkeep of the residence and implementation of all aspects of individual treatment plans.
• Ensures that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with funding source regulations and Community Strategies policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of behavior plans, ISP objectives and all other aspects of residential programming.
• Participate in the training of all new employees.
• Manages program funds and supervises personal finances for all clients.
• Dispenses medications per MAP requirements as needed.
• Engages in the upkeep of the residence.
• Ensures adequate program coverage and supervision.
• Ensure that duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner.
• Attend appropriate meetings as directed.
• Conduct physical restraints as needed.
• Extended standing, sitting and lifting as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent Problem Solving and Emergency Response Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skillsand negotiation skills
• Strong time management skills
• Attentive listener
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experiences in a human service environment a plus

Travel requirements:

• Minimal Travel

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.