Assistant Program Director

EARN A LIVING WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Crystal Springs has a full time opportunity for an Assistant Program Director.  The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for supervision, individuals, staff program development and general maintenance and operations of a residence for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

The hours are Monday to Friday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm when on call and Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm when not on call.  

Up to $25.68 an hour Includes $2.00 per hour Retention Pay & Differentials. *Retention Pay through June 30, 2024 and is dependent upon continued funding.

New Hire MAP Certification Bonus: $350

Flexible Schedule

40 Hour Sign-on Bonus Up to $2,500.00!

· Up to 75% ($1,875) paid out within first 90 days

· 25% ($625) paid out upon the completion of 180 days

· Bonuses for part-time positions are prorated

Rates up to $25.18 per hour: Rates are the combination of base rate, differentials, and retention pay.

* Base Pay: $18.20 - $19.18 per hour - Based on experience and education

* Differentials:

- Weekday Overnight: $1.00 per hour

- Weekend Overnight: $2.00 per hour

- Weekend First and Second: $1.00 per hour

* MAP Certification $0.48 per hour

* Enhanced Pay:

- Retention Pay: $2.50 per hour

Be the Difference

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Essential Functions of Position:

• Coordinates and supervises daily residential and program activities to include supervision of staff and maintenance of residence(s).
• Assesses, teaches and supports individuals in daily living skills such as personal care and hygiene and care of personal space and belongings, and safety rules.
• Promotes a respectful and dignified living environment for all individuals at all times.
• Organizes and facilitates opportunities for community integration in leisure, vocational areas for all individuals as well as maintaining open communication individuals and their families/guardians, service coordinators, various departments and external stakeholders.

• Maintains a positive and professional relationship with the neighbors, community members, involved family members, colleagues and funding sources.
• Coordinates and supervise community inclusion/activities, banking and budget management, cooking, shopping, programming, day program or vocational attendance and monitoring effectiveness through data collection.
• Assist in development, coordination and implementation of ISP goals and objectives and behavioral plans.
• Implement all behaviors, ISP objectives, ADL’s, and recreational/activities
• Administers medications as established by MAP certification.
• Accompanies individuals to medical, dental and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities via agency vehicle or staff car.
• Ensures review of individual’s goals/objectives in treatment team meetings on a regular basis.
• Provides crisis assessment, prevention and needed intervention utilizing Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques as trained.
• Provides on-call coverage as scheduled and ability to work various shifts
• Identifies need for and arranges for attainment of additional support services.
• Provides specialized training and instruction to residential supporters, community supporters, and other support staff.
• Ensures duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner and attends appropriate meetings.
• Cooperates and participates in internal investigations
• Other duties and projects as assigned by Crystal Springs, Inc.

Program Management and Operations Responsibilities:

• Provides coverage of other Adult Residential programs as needed
• Resolves problems, facilitates meetings and assigns tasks.
• Facilitates agency’s financial and budgetary procedures including petty cash, individual’s petty cash, individual’s bank accounts and payroll.
• Ensures compliance with Crystal Springs’ policies and procedures for both individuals and supporters.
• Develops and monitors a programmatic schedule.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the physical site, reporting all necessary maintenance issues to Maintenance Department in writing.
• Maintains accurate programmatic documentation such as fire drills, incident reports, daily logs, progress notes, behavior programs, and any other documentation required.
• Assumes responsibility for the basic care of assigned program vehicle.
• Follows and implements all program safety/hygiene procedures.
• Evaluates work performance of direct reports as specified by Crystal Springs’ personnel policies.
• Interviews and hires direct reports as needed.

Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse population of individuals, other care providers, family and community members.
• Demonstrated supervisory and management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work as an effective change agent.
• Professional documentation and communication skills, as well as demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve differences.
• Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment.
• Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes.
• Ability to articulate and communicate Crystal Springs' mission and strategic direction in a consistent and enthusiastic manner to departmental staff.
• Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective, creative solutions to pursue opportunities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Limited supervisory responsibilities
• Directly responsible to and supervised by the Program Director or Assistant Residential Director

Competencies

• Customer/Person-centered focused.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Leadership skills.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management/organization skills

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree
• 1 year experience working as a team leader caring for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Language/Communication Skills:

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English and to read and comprehend work related documents which are almost exclusively written in English.

Environmental Conditions:

· Duties are performed indoors and outdoors accompanying residents to various activities, events and appointments;

· Some duties performed in a rehabilitation pool.

Other Requirements:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license for more than one year and be ready, willing and able to drive the Company’s wheelchair and/or mini vans safely according to Massachusetts driving laws;
• Each staff member must participate in a minimum of two hours per month in-service training to maintain compliance with state regulations and to further develop the skills necessary for continued employment and advancement.

Statement of Nondiscrimination:

Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person based on age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $25.18 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wisely Direct Deposit (get paid up to two days earlier)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• team lead: 1 year (Preferred)

About Crystal Springs:

Crystal Springs is a non-profit organization that provides educational, therapeutic and residential services to children and adults living with both physical and intellectual disabilities. We support children and adults with developmental disabilities in a loving, nurturing environment that promotes health, safety, dignity, respect and choice. Recognizing that all have unique gifts and the desire to achieve and contribute to their world, Crystal Springs embraces each person's pursuit of growth and independence so that all may reach their true potential.