
Program Director
- West Springfield, MA
- $50,079-52,139 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Will assist with the start-up of the program, setting up of the house or apartment, furnishing, hiring staff, program development, etc.
- The overall operation of the program(s) to include licensing regulations.
- Teach and model techniques for staff.
- The daily affairs, welfare and safety of the individuals we serve. This includes areas of nutrition, dress, sleep, and medical services, dental services, social services, emergency services as needed. Finally, that the individuals are involved in an appropriate day activity and recreational program suited to their needs and abilities.
- Oversee individual money management needs.
- Respond to crisis via the 24-hr rotating on call system.
- Responsibility to arrange/provide coverage when assigned staff is not available.
- Participate in team meetings; ISP Reviews, Treatment Team reviews, etc.
- Active role in the development of individualized goals, behavior plans, safety plans, etc.
- Hold regular program meetings.
- Maintain agency certifications.
- All other programmatic needs as assigned / directed by the Director of Operations.
- Bachelor's degree and supervisory/management experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience working with developmental disabilities / brain injury population.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Excellent communication, computer, and organizational skills.
- MAP, PABC, and CPR / First Aid Certified preferred.
- Able to pass background screening (CORI).
- $50,079- $52,139 - based on workload, experience, and education.
- MAP differential pro-rated annually and paid bi-weekly.
- Paid orientation and trainings.
- Generous time-off package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching.
- Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance.
- Advancement opportunities; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.
- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
- On-call schedule / rotation.
- On-site. Office located at residential program site.
- required fields
I grew up on a farm, showed dairy cows when I was in high school, studied Animal Science at Smith Voc, and worked on several farms raising llamas, goats and alpacas before I came to Prospect Meadow. And I've since learned at least as much from the farm hands as I have brought to them. They are an incredible group of caring, curious, nurturing people who always want to know how I am, how my dog is; and they are eager to learn what I share with them about farming. They've taught me how to communicate very specifically, to include important details, and to check to make sure I've been understood-not just to assume. And they've taught me how to slow down, take a breath, think.
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I know from personal experience what a positive difference shelter programs can make in people's lives. After my wife and I 'graduated' from ServiceNet's family shelter, I knew this was the work I wanted to do. I treat people the way they should be treated, and that all starts with respect. The people I work with are adults; no matter where they came from, I don't judge. I listen, let them know they can trust me. And it's that relationship that can make all the difference as people start getting their lives back together.
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I bring my values into play in the work I do here at the clinic-in the connections I make with clients and with others on our team. It's important to me to use my skills in a way that can make a difference in the world. Witnessing a client achieve their personal goal or face a challenge that had seemed insurmountable is the joy for me. As is being part of a team where our leaders encourage us to balance productivity with personal growth, building relationships, and slowing down enough to express appreciation. This work can be hard, and we all do it better when we feel valued.
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