Assistant Program Director

Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.

We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.

Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Residential Young Adult Services - Methuen

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $58,000.00/year depending on experience + $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

The dynamic Assistant Program Director will assist in managing, directing and overseeing the operations of the Program, leading a dedicated team that works creatively and passionately to improve the lives of young adults. Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role and experience working with youth/young adults in a residential setting preferred. The Assistant Program Director is skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Experience in therapeutic communication techniques, conflict resolution, staff training and hiring practices needed.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the overall functioning of program operations as assigned by the Program Director, including oversight of programming.
• Complete individual supervision; coordinate staff scheduling; ensure completion of performance evaluations.
• Responsible for supervision and on-the-floor training and role modeling for Residential Counselors, Overnight Milieu Counselors and Provisional staff.
• Provide case management and treatment planning for young adults living at the staffed residence; complete intakes if needed.
• Maintain constant, excellent communication with DMH, referral sources, families and other collaterals.
• Facilitate staff meetings and ensure consistent communication with the team for appointments, medication needs, etc.
• Participate in Supervisors and Staff meetings, management and assigned leadership meetings (as needed), Community/House meetings, and all DMH meetings assigned by the Program Director; attend scheduled supervision and trainings.
• Participate in an agency-wide subcommittee.
• Responsible for activity planning; ensure the activity calendar is posted and followed for program routines and that all residents have access to appropriate recreation.
• Initiate and attend special events for the Program.
• Ensure timely completion of all required shift documentation and all notifications of incidents to appropriate people by the end of shift.
• Oversight of the Medication Administration Program (MAP), including MAP certification and the annual MAP review by DMH.
• Ensure compliance with all inspections, monitoring requirements, medication administration and all DMH and DPH licensing requirements; when applicable, ensure all Rehab Options compliance is being met.
• Complete facility supplies and inspections; responsible for facility cleanliness.
• Responsible for petty cash.
• May provide transportation to clients, as necessary.
• On-call coverage is required, as assigned and scheduled.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR and MAP certification.
• All other duties assigned by the Program Director.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• An ability to connect with others; approachability.
• Communicate with others at all levels; strong client engagement skills.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution.
• Ability to handle client crisis compassionately with excellent ability to notify all team members.
• Strong teamwork. Can collaborate and coordinate care with others well.
• Strong administrative skills.
• High quality writing skills as evidenced by strong client documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (or actively participating in a bachelor’s program).
• At least 2+ years of work in residential. Preferred case management experience.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); MAP, CPR, First Aid training provided upon hire.