What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at Brockton Area Multi-Servi?
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8a-4p
This Assistant Program Director will assist the Program Director in oversight, supervision and management of program operations in the day habilitation program. BAMSI offers nine Day Habilitation Centers located at pleasant and friendly sites throughout Massachusetts. Each location is fully handicap accessible and conveniently located near community resources. Due to the range of individual needs of those attending Day Habilitation Centers provide an array of services to ensure that each person's unique needs and goals are met. Each person served has an individually designed service plan that outlines his or her supports, needs and personal goals. The plan is structured to encourage independence, enhance social activity, and improve the quality of individuals' lives.
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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Training and Supervision of Staff:
- Assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
- Participate in the supervision and training of program staff.
- Develop and monitor daily program schedule.
- Assist with assessment of program and consumer training needs.
- Administrative Duties:
- Assist the program director to ensure compliance with CARF standards and Division of Medical Assistance (Medicaid) regulations.
- Maintain an excellent working relationship with state funding agents, community resources, other human service agencies and consumer families.
- Promptly identify program areas of concern and address them in a timely and appropriate manner, seeking program director assistance and support as necessary.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Participate and conduct staff meetings, as assigned.
- Assist in handling building maintenance issues.
- Assist in the orientation of new consumers as appropriate.
- Direct Service Responsibilities:
- Fulfill case management and advocate duties as assigned.
- Facilitate consumer-centered program development, including identification of possible adaptive equipment.
- Ensure the safe implementation of behavior plans.
- Perform duties to reflect agency/program policies and procedures and philosophy.
- Perform duties in a professional manner and team-oriented manner.
- Provide physical support to individuals having physical challenges, such as lifting or transferring as needed.
- Provide direct service as needed.
- Regularly participate in supervision and keep supervisor informed of consumer, personnel, funding source, and facility related issues.
- Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Standard/universal precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
Qualifications:
- At least two years' experience working with the Acquired Brain Injury or Developmental Disabilities population required.
- Bachelor's Degree in rehabilitation or related field desired.
- DHSP development and behavior management experience desired.
- A valid driver's license in state of residence preferred.