Overview

Full Time: Mon-Fri

The Young Adult Access Center (YAAC) Program Director has a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience in program management and extensive knowledge of the unique needs of young adults facing mental health and other challenges. The Program Director will provide leadership and oversee all the day-to-day operations of the YAAC including administrative supervision and oversight, facility and quality management, and budget monitoring. The Program Director will build and nurtures collaborative/strategic community relationships to enhance support for YAs.

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
• 11 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

1. Provide administrative supervision and oversight of all YAAC staff (Clinician, YAPM’s, Transition Coordinator, interns/volunteers)2. Serve as single point of entry for all referrals to BAMSI’s Young Adult Access Center3. In coordination with BAMSI’s Learning and Development Department, ensures all staff are appropriately oriented and trained to successfully perform the requirements of their jobs.4. In coordination with BAMSI’s Facilities and IT Departments, ensures that all staff have the necessary infrastructure and equipment to successfully conduct their work.5. Facilitate weekly staff meetings and on-going trainings to build successful, trusting, competent teaming among staff6. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including community providers, community organizations, and DMH7. Administer satisfaction surveys to ensure high fidelity services to persons served and their family members as scheduled and or appropriate.8. In coordination with BAMSI’s Human Resources Department, recruits, interview, hire, and retains a culturally, linguistically and age diverse staff in adherence to EOHHS CORI regulations.9. In coordination with BAMSI’s Finance Department, oversee program budget, tracking/reporting of billable service hours, and working collaboratively with BAMSI business office.10. Review service gaps and network trends and recommend needed services.11. Request and attend emergency team meetings as needed.12. Complete annual performance evaluation of all YAAC staff.13. Work cooperatively with other programs within the division to ensure a comprehensive and consistent treatment approach.14. Seek direction, support and guidance from Supervisor as needed, and communicate areas of concern in a timely fashion.15. Perform duties consistent with BAMSI/Referral Source policies and procedures.16. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards.17. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.18. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social sciences field
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and own means of transportation

EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years experience working with SED youth/young adults and families required.
• At Least 3 years management experience
• Understanding and experience working with clinical disorders and challenges such as PSTD, Anxiety, Mood, Depression, Addiction, and domestic violence.
• Knowledge/ experience working with state systems (i.e. DMH, DCF, DYS).
• Understanding and knowledge of TIP, AMP, Wraparound preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong administrative/organizational skills.
• Strong computer and communication skills.

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.