Residential Programs Assistant Director

Charles River Center; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Center seeks an Assistant Program Director to help oversee daily operations of our residential services. You will supervise staff, help implement ISPs and menus, and coordinate with families and community partners to support individuals' goals.

In this role you will train staff, monitor program quality, and ensure compliance with safety and documentation standards. A passion for empowering people with developmental disabilities is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively to meet department and agency goals.
• Proven planning and organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Reliable and consistently accurate in performance and reporting.
• Proactive with initiative and self-reliance in planning tasks.
• Experience gathering and compiling information for reporting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff per policies.
• Foster a team-oriented approach with clear expectations and regular communication.
• Participate in intake and orientation, contribute to case assignments and support planning.
• Coordinate with individuals, families, referral agencies, and staff to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Support development and monitoring of program goals and resource allocation.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Supports with clinical staff and ensure care coordination across medical needs.
• Maintain case records and document compliance with policies.
• Assist with transportation, meal planning, and daily operations to ensure adequate staffing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & Organization

Dependability

Initiative

Data Collection

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charles River Center seeks an Assistant Program Director to help oversee daily operations of our residential services. You will supervise staff, help implement ISPs and menus, and coordinate with families and community partners to support individuals' goals.

In this role you will train staff, monitor program quality, and ensure compliance with safety and documentation standards. A passion for empowering people with developmental disabilities is essential.