Overview

40 hrs Monday-Friday $95,000-$105,000

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
  • up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
  • 12 paid holidays
  • up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours. 

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Director will lead a team that inspires an organization-wide culture of learning, growth and belonging where BAMSI staff feel safe to learn, grow and thrive in their career. They are responsible for the design and execution of the learning experience across the agency; in support of the agency’s learning and development strategy. They will partner closely with leaders and staff across the agency to support a complex and evolving environment.

Company Commitment

BAMSI is in the business of bringing people and services together by building a team dedicated to enriching the lives of the children, families, and individuals we serve. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access for all. We embrace people of all cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, ages, and physical abilities. Our differences are what enable us to thrive. They are what define us. They are our greatest strengths.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborates with agency leadership to prioritize and implement learning programs in support of the strategic plan, using a model such as ADDIE (Assess, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate).

Evaluates learning and development programs for efficacy, seeking ways to improve facilitator’s skills, staff readiness and in turn, agency retention.

Responsible for agency’s new hire learning experience.

Responsible for analyzing schedule and instructor availability to meet demand of instructor-led training.

Develops learning and development programs for outside participants as a means of generating revenue and increasing organization visibility and credibility.

Drives adoption around process change and learning initiatives such as BAMSI University.

Project manages learning-focused conferences within the agency.

Stays up to date on the learning industry’s technologic advancements and evaluates potential impact to accessibility and adult learning comprehension.

Remains curious to find process improvement opportunities and BAMSI University (Learning Management System) enhancements for decreased administration and increased automation.

Facilitates course content to create a safe and engaging learning experience for participants.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience required, preferably in Education, Training/Development, business or public administration or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence and own means of transportation required to travel to external training sites and other locations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Skilled in project management and influencing others for deadline-management.
• Demonstrated competency of curriculum development and facilitation based in adult learning principles.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills required. Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• 1- 3 years’ experience in people management and team development, preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, content authoring tools (Articulate 360 preferred), and learning management systems (Docebo preferred).

Physical Requirements:

• The work environment is hybrid and will vary based on the needs of the project or training. Work is primarily sedentary and is performed in an office, home office, program or training classroom. Work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Repetitive and substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual and verbal acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; providing instruction in classroom, field or virtual; extensive reading.

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

EEO

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.