Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Benefit-eligible Position

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Sign on bonus: $1000 Longevity bonus of $500 earned after 6 months and $500 earned after 12 months.

Location: Newton, MA

Supervisor: P2P Program Director

Schedule: 40 Hours per week/Full Time M-F 10am-6pm

Pathway to Possible is a congregate care facility and allows independent living and assisted living for adults with developmental disabilities in the Newton and Wellesley areas. The program allows for housing for adults referred to us by the Department of Developmental Services and to increase their self-sufficiency and independent living skill development. The Program supports adults to:

• Develop skills and abilities needed to be productive members of their residential program.
• Develop skills and abilities needed to live independently if able.
• Establish and promote lifelong connections.

Pathway to Possible is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment, and welcoming atmosphere, while ensuring the safety of the residents.

Job Description:

The Assistant Program Manager will join the Program Managers team to assist and learn the overall operations of the houses on a rotating cycle, building team capacity ensuring high quality services to individuals, scheduling and supervising all support staff, fiduciary oversight, overseeing med distribution and administrative duties as required by P2P, DDS and DPH. The Assistant Program Manager will be trained in order to manage a home when coverage is needed on the schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing regular documented supervision and feedback to direct service staff ensuring the safety and well-being of all clients.
• Assist with scheduling and approving staffing to provide 24/7 coverage at the homes.
• Assist with holding monthly staff meetings and conducting annual staff evaluations.
• Assist with ensuring all consumers' health care and dietary needs are met, and medication administration regulations are consistently applied and complied with.
• Assist with ensuring all safety programs and policies are communicated to staff and are implemented and practiced consistently, including ensuring all safety plans are accurate and current.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager ensure client ISP plans are developed and implemented in accordance with P2P and DDS guidelines. Ensure that the proper monthly documentation is complete.
• Assist with directing Case Managers to oversee the monitoring and scheduling of medical/dental appointments for each resident in the home.
• Assist with maintaining all program records according to established guidelines and state and federal requirements.
• Assist with maintaining financial accounts and budgetary guidelines in alignment with state, federal and P2P guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with involved families, guardians, and other providers.
• Provide up to 10 weeks of on-call coverage per year.
• Participate in P2P and Department of Developmental Services training programs and attend all Program Manager meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Pathway to Possible (P2P) employee policies and procedures and the P2P Policies to Promote Human Dignity.
• Be an active member of a management team, participating in agency-wide events, staff meetings, and training.
• Work directly with the Program Director on projects as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is preferred
• A graduate degree and/or 2 years of program management experience is preferred.
• A commitment to the empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Familiarity with the DDS delivery system
• First AID and CPR Certified and Experience with individuals who have complicated medical needs is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be used across the P2P Community.
• Have MAP certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to provide physical assistance to adults using wheelchairs
• Must be able to evacuate individuals supported within 2 ½ minutes
• Must be able to assist individuals in transferring from sitting to standing

Other requirements:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Clearance of CORI and SORI background checks as required by state and federal law.
• Clearance of DPPC registry as required by state law
• A cleared search of finger printing through the DDS criminal background check
• Current MAP certification and maintain MAP certification for the duration of employment.
• Comfortable working in an environment with a therapeutic cat.