Residential Program Director - Main Street

Residential Program Director - Main Street About us! Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities. Position: Residential Program Director - Main Street Location: Melrose, MA Pay rate: $28.00 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday; hours may vary Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week *This position requires 24/7 on-call for emergencies* Benefits of Working for us! Incremental Pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations 4 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 13 holidays for new full-time employees Low-cost benefitplans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment Summary & Responsibilities The Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residential program, including implementing agency policy and practice and ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). This person will protect the rights, freedoms and confidentiality and supervise the medical, nutritional health and general welfare of individuals living within the program. Provide oversight of the medical health, nutritional standards, educational and general welfare of the individuals. Provides hands on support to individuals served for activities of daily living and personal care up to and including, but not limited to: lifting, transferring, bathing, toileting and grooming based on individual needs. Implementing policies, practices and procedures of the Residential Program. Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan and its periodic review, in collaboration with other participants. Participating in the screening and selection of all individuals being considered for admission to the program, in conjunction with the Program Coordinator, as well soliciting, screening, and interviewing candidates for staff openings at the program. Develops and maintains relief manuals detailing daily operations and resident limitations to relief staff. Provides program orientation to all staff and/or delegates to regular seasoned staff as deemed appropriate. Assumes responsibility for delegating or performing vital operations (e.g., weekly food shopping, house maintenance, resident medical appointments, resident personal needs, etc.) Qualifications Must have active MAP certification High School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred) Management or supervisory experience preferred At least 3 years of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is required A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record Must pass company background and reference checks #J-18808-Ljbffr Communitas, Inc