Assistant Program Manager

$41,600 - $45,760/Yr

Turning Point - Middleton, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Middleton, MA

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About the position

The Assistant Program Manager at Turning Point, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries in a residential setting. This position involves assisting the Program Manager in ensuring the safety, rights, and well-being of residents while implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) and overseeing daily activities. The role requires leadership, compassion, and a commitment to maintaining a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in maintaining a safe environment and ensuring the Human Rights and Safety of individuals in a residential setting.
• Ensure all program staff follow agency and program philosophy, ISP goals, objectives, and Case Management responsibilities.
• Assist and supervise individuals with daily living activities including hygiene, household chores, cooking, shopping, and community activities.
• Help plan menus to ensure dietary needs are met and assist with food shopping.
• Assist individuals with transportation to medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments as assigned.
• Follow behavior plans and maintain required data collection.
• Role model required behavior plans and interventions for staff and individuals.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including communication logs and incident reports.
• Help program staff follow operational policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager.
• Assist in interviewing new candidates and participate in performance meetings.
• Train and orient new program staff on policies and procedures.
• Engage positively with individuals, families, and other staff members.
• Attend monthly team meetings and trainings as directed.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification, as well as MAP and PABC certifications.
• Ensure financial responsibilities are met, including counting money and managing residents' financial needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D required; Associate's Degree or pursuing degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of direct support residential experience or closely related experience with developmentally disabled individuals or individuals with traumatic brain injury.
• Working knowledge of behavior plans for developmentally disabled individuals or individuals with traumatic brain injury.
• Prior staff training and/or leadership experience is desirable.
• Current First Aid, CPR, MAP, Human Rights Advocate, and PABC certifications required.
• Pass a CORI, Driving Record, and Fingerprinting checks prior to beginning work.
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as standing, walking, lifting, turning, and squatting.
• Ability to drive a 4-6 passenger van to transport residents.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leadership roles within a residential support setting.
• Additional certifications related to behavioral support or developmental disabilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spend Account
• 403b Plans
• Sign On bonus
• Up to 140+ hours of PTO available