Program Manager

Berkshire Meadows - Great Barrington, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Great Barrington, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Manager at Berkshire Meadows is responsible for leading a dynamic team in providing residential, special education, and day habilitation services for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities. This role emphasizes a positive and energetic approach to support individuals with significant cognitive, physical, and medical disabilities in a safe and inclusive environment. The position requires effective communication, leadership, and advocacy for residents while maintaining staff schedules and facilitating progress on individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily routines for one of the residences.
• Facilitate progress on goals, ADLs, recreation, and leisure skills in a residential setting.
• Provide leadership to staff and residents.
• Maintain staff schedules.
• Write progress reports and develop strategies to implement IEPs.
• Participate in case management and team meetings.
• Advocate for the residents and maintain a safe home environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field, or at least 4 years experience in the Human Services/MR field plus supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Behavior plan implementation is a plus.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills in a second language other than English.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus ($1,000 paid after 4 weeks of employment and another $1,000 paid after 6 months).
• Bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees.
• Excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and a defined-benefit pension after 5 years.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Access to employee resource groups and self-care resources.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in the first year.