Residential Assistant Program Director, Full Time

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Beverly, MA is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director to join our Residential team at one of our Beverly homes. The role supports individuals with disabilities by providing quality living supports, guiding daily activities and community integration.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, ensure trainings, document accurately, and administer medications in accordance with policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• Direct support experience working with individuals with disabilities is required or highly valued.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support at the home, including transfers, bathing, grooming, and following specific dining protocols.
• Document accurately in logs, health records, daily data books, and fire drill logs.
• Foster meaningful community experiences to promote skill development and independence.
• Offer growth opportunities for individuals, including learning new skills and increasing independence.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, QA, and trainings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's in a relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Title: Assistant Program Director
Our Residential department is looking for a full-time Assistant Program Director to join our team at one of our Beverly homes.
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: $24.50 to $25.00 with MAPs
Job Summary: To provide quality living supports and be responsive to individuals and staff at all times. Teach, support and facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities. Assist with the day-to-day operation of the home.
Major Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Document accurately and thoroughly, including in Inter-Team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books, and Fire Drill Logs as outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that foster skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Provide individuals with opportunities for growth, including learning new skills and increasing independence, whenever possible.
• Participate in Supervision, Staff Meetings, QAs and other meetings/trainings as deemed necessary.
• Ensure self and staff have the required trainings. Assist in training DSPs on house systems and the unique needs of each individual, including providing on-site supervision and support to staff.
• Administer medications according to Northeast Arc Policies and Procedures and MAPs Regulations.
• Support Drs appointments, ER and hospital visits and contact on-call nursing appropriately.
• Maintain the home and agency vehicles through seasonal maintenance, routine cleaning and immediate reporting of issues or concerns
• Complete ISP documentation, incident reporting and other necessary documentation in accordance with Northeast Policies and Procedures and funding Regulations.
• Maintain and review records for individual and house bank accounts in accordance with Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures; assist with Rep Payee and entitlement paperwork as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed. Report critical issues (including behavioral, medical and maintenance) immediately to the Program Director and complete required documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associates or Bachelor's in a relevant field of study strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a direct support role working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required.

Beverly, MA
Looking to join one of Massachusetts’ most innovative and committed organizations? Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services devoted to strengthening the abilities of all. We are a non-profit human services provider located in Danvers. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it’s the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make. Northeast Arc prioritizes inclusion and diversity. We value the individual perspectives, cultures and approaches that our employees bring to make us one of the most innovative organizations in human services!