Residential Assistant Program Director (Haven) at Communitas, Inc.

Reading, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Active MAP Certification, Management Experience, Supervisory Experience, Supporting Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Personal Care, Assistance, Policy Implementation, Compliance, Individual Service Plan Development, Screening And Selection, Collaboration, Transportation, Background Check, Reference Check

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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. Why work for us? Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through: | Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment | The role! Position: Residential Assistant Program Director (Haven Street) Location: Reading, MA Pay rate: $23.00 per hour Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Benefits of Working for us! Incremental Pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment Summary & Responsibilities The Assistant Program Director is responsible for supporting the Director in the day-to-day operations of the program, including implementing agency policy and practice and ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements of the DDS. Providing personal care and assistance to the people supported consistent with both their physical needs and defined support plans. Implementing policies, practices and procedures of the Residential Program. This position protects the rights, freedoms and confidentiality and supervises the medical, nutritional health and general welfare of individuals living within the program. Overall supervision of the medical health, nutritional standards, educational and general welfare of the residents. 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 Director and Program Coordinator, as well soliciting, screening, and interviewing candidates for staff openings at the program. 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 2 year 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 Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/

Responsibilities

The Assistant Program Director supports the Director in the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with agency policies and statutory requirements. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supervising residents' health and welfare, and participating in the development of Individual Service Plans.