Overview

30 hrs per week

General Statement of Duties: Assist Program Manager in organizing and scheduling services and activities for the program. Provide overall program assistance including but not limited to office support, outreach and activity room support.

BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best. We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.

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

· Support the Program Manager in the day-to-day operations of the program.

· Organize, implement, and participate in program activities/events to meet the needs and interests of program participants.

· Assist in the planning and distribution of the monthly Brown Bag Program.

· Provide care coordination and advocacy to DDSC participants in the community.

· Provide timely feedback to Program Manager and other team members regarding consumer concerns and expressed needs.

· Help persons served to access community resources.

· Collect, and monitor donations (food or other items) in Brockton and surrounding communities.

· Collect and document daily monetary donations and reconcile weekly with Program Manager or a designee.

· Collaborate with the BAMSI Marketing Department to develop new funding streams and organize fundraising opportunities for the program.

· Collect and track participant data and feedback (demographics and qualitative and quantitative outcomes).

· Complete all paperwork, documentation, and data entry in a timely and accurate manner, including program reporting and evaluation for BAMSI and funders.

· Represent DDSC/BAMSI at assigned community, agency and/or funder meetings.

· Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings.

· Ensure consumer safety and a safe environment in compliance with agency standards.

· Perform duties to reflect agency/program policies and philosophy and

· Attend trainings and utilize standard/universal precautions.

· Perform other work-related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor-level degree in Social Work/Human Services or 2 years of experience in related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts and have a means of dependable transportation

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience serving, relating, and supporting seniors.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Fluency in speaking either Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, or Haitian Creole is required.
• Strong customer service, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft suite applications, online platforms, social media, and zoom.
• Ability to work independently, inter-dependently, and to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the Greater Brockton Community and resources.
• Must have the ability to move items weighing up to 40 lbs. from floor level to approximately 4 feet above floor level.
• Must be able to ascend and descend staircases while moving items weighing up to 20 lbs

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.