Assistant Program Manager

$42,120 - $42,120/Yr

Advocates - Walpole, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Walpole, MA

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About the position

The Assistant Program Manager at Advocates plays a crucial role in implementing the mission of BH Residential Services by providing emotional support and daily care to individuals in a residential setting. This position involves coordinating and monitoring programmatic administrative and clinical functions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for persons served, and fostering a strong community among staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
• Document progress towards treatment plans.
• Perform interventions with persons served that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
• Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.
• Communicate individual's progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to persons served.
• Participate in or facilitate group work as delegated by supervisor.
• Identify and address community integration issues for persons served, as designated.
• Monitor and document medication administration.
• Perform, coordinate, and/or monitor a range of programmatic clinical and administrative responsibilities as delegated by supervisor.
• Train direct care staff in responsibilities for their role.
• Supervise overnight staff as delegated by supervisor.
• Provide coordination and leadership to program team during shifts, vacations, or leave in the absence of supervisor.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like living environment for persons served.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within expected timelines.

Requirements

• BA/BS in related field and 1 year experience; or H.S. Diploma/GED and 2 years related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Generous perks of employment
• Room for advancement
• Healthy work-life balance