Program Manager

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Community Resources for Justice - Bellingham, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bellingham, MA

101-250 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Program Manager position at Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a full-time role focused on overseeing the staffing and operations of a specific residence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves ensuring a safe and healthy living environment, implementing individual service plans, and fostering community relations. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the staffing and operation of a specific residence, including hiring and scheduling staff, budgeting, shopping, and cleaning.
• Ensure individuals maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home environment.
• Implement all ISP objectives for Residential and CPS as well as ADLs.
• Facilitate communications between Service Coordinators, other Community Strategies staff, family members, and other relevant parties.
• Evaluate staff performance at least annually and provide ongoing supervision to all staff.
• Ensure that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with DHHS and Community Strategies regulations and policies.
• Foster good relations with neighbors, local merchants, and the community at large to promote a better living standard for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ensure that personal, medical and nursing care, behavior plans, teaching programs, and other services are delivered by program staff in an appropriate and consistent manner.
• Empower individuals to speak out for themselves, initiate ideas, and exercise choice about needed supports.
• Provide for normal developmental experiences by informing and encouraging individuals to participate in social and cultural activities in the community.
• Perform other job-related projects and activities as requested or directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience/demonstrated ability with residential staff.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in Human Services with strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid, CPR, Participation in Medication Administration Program, Fire Safety, and Human Rights Training.
• Meet safe driver guidelines as established by employer's insurance carrier.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community-based services for individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of state regulations regarding residential services.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program