Assistant Program Director

2 weeks ago


Melrose, United States Communitas Full time

**About us**
- Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.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?**

As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:

- Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules |
- Opportunities for Advancement | Quarterly Appreciation Events |
- Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |

**The role**

**Position**: Residential Assistant Program Director
**Location**: Reading, MA
**Pay rate**: $21.00 per hour
**Hours**: Full-time, 40 hours per week

**Benefits of Working for us**
- Pay increases after 1 year and 3 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
- Potential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations

**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.

**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

Pay: $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Supervisor: 1 year (preferred)
- Individuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification (required)
- Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Melrose, MA (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Melrose, MA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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