Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director

Salary Range: $57,000-$63,100

Location: The Kennedy School, Middleton, MA

The Kennedy School
The Kennedy School is a secure facility in Middleton, MA offering assessment and treatment for adolescent males involved in the juvenile justice system. Serving youth ages 13 to 21, the program helps residents address behavioral issues that led to their offenses and develop healthier decision-making skills. Youth participate in school, counseling, and structured activities that promote accountability, responsibility, and self-reliance, along with recreational programs that encourage positive social interaction.

Responsibilities:

• 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, maintenance
• Assist in quality assurance in documentation of student logs, supervisor logs, 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.

Requirements:

• A minimum of two-year residential experience and one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Shift

• Sunday - Thursday 10am-6pm

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.


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 are 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

To apply for this position please click on → Assistant Program Director . RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

Keywords:

Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, RFK

Pay Range: $57,000 - $63,100 per year