Overview

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
• 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

General Overview

The Program Director leads a team (Plymouth area) and provides oversight of employment services, Community-Based Day Supports (CBDS), and individual supports, providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. The Program Director ensures all performance standards are upheld and members receive high quality services.

Essential Functions

Training & Supervision

· Participate in the recruitment and onboarding processes.

· Ensure all staff obtain and maintain the required certifications, licenses and training.

· Provide ongoing supervision and training for program staff.

· Partner with Human Resources to initiate progressive disciplinary process as needed; and, development planning for employees interested in professional growth.

· Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings. Ensure all staff, including regular, temporary, or staffing agency employees, are trained on person-centered protocols and goals.

Program Oversight & Administration

· Maintain expertise on DDS regulations and BAMSI policy. Monitor compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the provision of Supported Employment, CBDS and Individual Supports.

· Manage scheduling on a daily basis, ensuring appropriate staffing and adhering to funders’ regulatory standards.

· Ensure overall quality of services with emphasis on individual growth, health and safety. Develop innovative curriculum and activities.

· Work with the team to develop and implement culturally sensitive meaningful day activities which are aligned with skill development, social engagement, and member-specific goals.

· Implement Positive Behavior Supports, including universal and target support strategies when needed. Participate in clinical team meetings and collaborate on the development and implementation of support strategies/PBS profiles.

· Maintain effective working partnerships with funders, including:, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission,

Department of Developmental Services. Report to funding agency and other involved agencies as requested and required.

· Communicate proactively with parents, guardians, residential providers, and other key stakeholders.

· Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings.

· Ensure all daily data collection is completed. Analyze and report data in monthly summaries.

· Participate and coordinate in the referral, intake and discharge processes.

· Ensure both members and staff’s safety through understanding and compliance of agency, program, and licensing standards.

· Ensure billing is completed accurately and submitted as required.

Direct Care Responsibilities

· Provide emergency back-up to program staff on a regularly scheduled basis. Assist members served with employment activities and all goals set according to their individualized support plans..

· Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of the members.

· Provide education/training in how to find, acquire and maintain employment. This includes job development, job application/interviewing, ADA rights, accommodations, life/work management, work relationships, building natural supports, work site problem solving, coping strategies,

· Develop links to employers through job development activities including participating on employment Councils/committees; providing disability awareness education, assisting with tax credits, providing follow along supports

· Assist Members to access and maintain community resources to develop self-employment and entrepreneurial opportunities

· As needed, provide education to employers related to development disabilities, acquired brain injury, and provide Members with education and counseling related to work incentives and benefits, ADA rights, job site or task accommodations and other related topics

· Volunteer Work: Develop and provide non-paid work opportunities for Members. Provide assistance with volunteer job applications and job interviews. When needed, volunteer alongside members at the site. Assist Members to maintain a relationship with the volunteer site personnel. Assist Members in resolving any issues related to their volunteer work. Become familiar with and follow all Department of Labor regulations to volunteer work activities

· Assist in the design, and development of curriculum focusing on vocational skills and career preparation.

· Participate in developmental task analyses

· Provide vocational training when employer assigns new tasks to a Member in Supported Employment or Volunteer positions

· Facilitate opportunities for Members’ use of natural supports

· Utilize communication tools, taking into consideration the method most suited to the member needs.

· Provide transportation utilizing BAMSI vans and personal vehicles as needed

· Provide physical support to individuals having physical challenges as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

- A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Six years of relevant health care experience, with three of those years serving in a supervisory role, may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree

- Valid driver’s license in state of residence

EXPERIENCE:

- At least three years of relevant health care experience, of which at least two of those years must have been spent in a supervisory role.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Excellent time management, communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.

- Good computer skills, including ability to use an electronic healthcare record, email,, Microsoft Office and Teams.

- Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately.

- Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 60 pounds depending on program.

- Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.

- Ability to work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.

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.