Assistant Program Manager

Support Lives, Build Futures — Assistant Program Manager Opportunity  

Location: [Paxton, MA]  
Schedule: [First Shift] [40 hours per week]
Salary: The starting rate for this position is $23/hr.

CRJ’s Disabilities Services supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We offer a range of residential and day programs to support people in the places they want to live and work. We provide care tailored to the needs of individuals we serve; we don’t look to make the individuals fit into our programs. 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as an Assistant Program Manager and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals with disabilities in our group homes. 

What You’ll Bring:  

·       High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.   

• Prior experience working in behavioral health or residential settings is a plus. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  

• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.  

• Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.  

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

·       Excellent Problem Solving and Emergency Response Skills.

What You’ll Do:  

• Coordinates and supervises daily programmatic functions including supervision/oversight of staff, upkeep of the residence and implementation of all aspects of individual treatment plans.

• Ensures that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with funding source regulations and Community Strategies policies and procedures.

• Oversee the development and implementation of behavior plans, ISP objectives and all other aspects of residential programming.

• Participate in the training of all new employees.

• Manages program funds and supervises personal finances for all clients.

• Dispenses medications per MAP requirements as needed.

• Engages in the upkeep of the residence.

• Ensures adequate program coverage and supervision.

• Ensure that duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner.

• Attend appropriate meetings as directed. 

• Conduct physical restraints as needed.

• Extended standing, sitting and lifting as needed. 

Why Join Us?  

• Supportive team environment.  

• Opportunities for professional development and training.  

• Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.  

Benefits: CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.