Program Manager

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Community Resources for Justice - Bellingham, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellingham, MA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Program Manager at Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is responsible for overseeing the staffing and operations of a specific residence, ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time position offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive and compassionate team.

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.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in human services with supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Participation in Medication Administration Program, Fire Safety, and Human Rights Training.

Benefits

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