What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Justice Resource Institute?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Program Manager to join our team! In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with the individuals we serve!
Berkshire Meadows provides residential, special education, and day habilitation services for children, adolescents, and young adults who have developmental disabilities including significant cognitive, physical, and medical disabilities. Services are provided in an attractive campus setting in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, as well as several community-based homes.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM plus Saturday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on-call availability.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $22.50 to $33.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
In this role, you will:
- Managing and supervising staff, ensuring they adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Responding to and resolving unexpected situations or emergencies that might arise during shift.
- Completing necessary paperwork, reports and other administrative duties.
- Communicating and coordinating with other departments (e.g., Day Hab, Academic, Nursing, Maintenance) to ensure quality of care for clients and functioning of all supporting programs.
- Developing staff schedules, ensuring required coverage and program safety, interviewing and hiring program staff with administrative support.
- Supporting physical, social and communicative development of clients through carryover of recommended supports or interventions (aligned with speech, PT, nursing or other professionals) into the residential setting and increasing independence of clients across residential-based skills.
- Developing and implementing recreational activities on and off campus with support from assistant program managers and other staff as needed.
Why JRI?
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or at least 4 years of experience in the human services field.
- Supervisory experience; 2 years of experience with clients with intellectual disabilities.
- Must be MAP certified.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (MA, NY or CT).
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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