Assistant Program Director
Saugus, MA 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description
Position: Assistant Program Director
Location: Saugus Area, MA
Job Id: 649
# of Openings: 0
Assistant Program Director
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
We are excited to announce the opening of a new Staff Secure Residential Treatment program in the Saugus, MA, area and we are hiring a Assistant Program Director. This new initiative will expand our reach and enhance our ability to serve our community effectively. The new Saugus area Girls Program will be dedicated to fostering positive change in young females involved with the Department of Youth Services, aged 13-18 through a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance their behavioral, educational, and social skills.
As part of our mission, we currently operate two treatment facilities in partnership with the Department of Youth Services: the Kennedy School in Middleton, MA, a Secure Treatment program serving young men, and the New Beginnings Center for Youth in South Hadley MA, a staff secure residential program, serving young women. These programs are pivotal in providing the necessary support for our residents to successfully reintegrate into their communities and become the best versions of themselves.
Our approach is holistic and tailored to the individual needs of each resident, encompassing educational opportunities (high school, college, or Hi-SET courses), life skills training, therapeutic services, and recreational activities. The therapeutic services are particularly focused on helping residents develop strategies to improve coping skills and make positive decisions, becoming the best versions of themselves.
Who we Seek
The Assistant Program Director is a crucial role for the management and implementation of treatment services for individuals in a secure environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Director to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies and services.
  • Ensure that a range of activities are planned and delivered daily, including physical activities.
  • Assure that all quality-of-life standards are maintained including dietary, hygiene, clothing, building cleanliness, and maintenance.
  • Assist in quality assurance in documentation of student logs, supervisor log, time out logs, unannounced visits, and camera reviews.
  • Oversee quality assurance regarding medication distribution and documentation in the logbook and narcotic book.
  • Implement Trauma Informed Care treatment philosophies.
  • Assist in the management of program budget by maintaining student census.
  • Promote and align the agency's strategic plan into daily programming.
  • Complete daily walk-throughs to check programmatic safety along with maintaining appropriate living standards.
  • Perform verbal and physical de-escalation as needed to ensure safety of employees and students in accordance with agency policies, procedures and DYS defensive and disengagement techniques.
  • Work closely with the supervisor regarding weekly work schedules and ensure proper staffing ratios are met.
  • Assist in the facilitation of program meetings including staff meeting, supervisor meeting, team meetings and clinical meetings.
  • Supervise and educate employees with coaching and feedback regarding job performance and professional development and agency policies and procedures.

Who You Are
Minimum of two-years of residential experience and one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Shift:
  • 40 hours, Tuesday- Saturday
  • Must maintain a flexible schedule in accordance with program needs. Including one weekend shift and one split shift weekly
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we're the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele, and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan with generous employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
Keywords:
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant, Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK

Pay Range: $57,000 - $63,100 per year
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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