Program Manager - Chelsea (Internal Only)

Chelsea - Adult Services; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Massachusetts State Pension Program

Job summary

Shore Educational Collaborative, Chelsea - Adult Services, seeks a Program Manager for the Chelsea, MA location to lead day program activities and oversee staff. The role emphasizes meaningful activities, participant rights, and collaborative operations with therapists, nurses, and coordinators.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of experience with adults with I/DD and supervisory experience, plus strong writing and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Experience with DHSP/ISP systems, DDS regulations, PBS, human rights and advocacy principles preferred
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, team-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent supervisory experience considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Provide positive leadership and oversight of assigned groups of program participants and staff
• Ensure activities are thoughtfully planned and executed
• Supervise, train and support staff
• Maintain safety and program quality compliance
• Complete case management assignments in a timely fashion
• Provide direct support to program participants as needed

Skills

Strong writing and oral communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Program Manager - Chelsea (Internal Only)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906086
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Shore Educational Collaborative is a vibrant, multi-service organization that supports children and adults with disabilities. Shore’s Adult Services Day Program provides specialized Day Habilitation and Community-Based Day Support (CBDS) services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is currently seeking to hire aProgram Manager at our Chelsea location.

This is a great management opportunity for a person whose experience has led to a genuine commitment to ensuring that adults with developmental disabilities have access to meaningful activities and connections in their lives, are treated respectfully, and have the opportunity to make their own decisions and choices to the greatest extent possible.

Primary responsibilities of a Program Manager include:

• Provide positive leadership and oversight of assigned groups of program participants and the staff who directly support them;
• Ensure that scheduled activities are thoughtfully planned and executed;
• Provide staff with supervision, training and support;
• Maintain safety and program quality compliance;
• Complete case management assignments in a timely fashion;
• Provide direct support to our program participants as needed.

You will work in cooperation with other program managers, interdisciplinary therapists, nurses, staff, and the Program Director to facilitate smooth program operations, a friendly work environment, excellent communication internally among all program staff and externally with participants’ families, residential providers and service coordinators. You’ll have a role in the intake process for new referrals to the program, hiring staff, and ensuring that Shore’s policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to consistently and equitably.

Successful candidates will have:

• At least two years of professional experience with adults with I/DD.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with DHSP/ISP systems, DDS regulations, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), the principles of human rights and advocacy preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• A positive attitude, sense of humor, and the ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• You must have the ability and willingness to work as a member of a supportive team.
• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, although additional service and supervisory experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Physical requirements for this position include the ability to implement physical behavior management interventions, assist with lifts and transfers, be on your feet for much of the day, and drive program vans.

This is a full time, day time, Monday through Friday position.

Excellent benefits including ample time off and participation in the Massachusetts State Pension Program.

Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $31 to $34 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Organization-level Positions > Manager

Contact Information

• Joanne Semenza
• 201 Crescent Avenue
• Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
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