Program Director
Company: RFK Community Alliance
Location: Saugus
Posted on: September 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Position:
Program Director
Location:
Saugus Area, MA
Job Id:
651
# of Openings:
0
Program Director
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to
people and families facing complicated challenges. As a
multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a
variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are
team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we
serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to
develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build
skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and
resilience.
We are excited to announce the opening of a new Staff Secure
Residential Treatment program in the Saugus, MA, area and we are
hiring a Program Director. This new initiative will expand our
reach and enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.
The new Saugus area Girls Program will be dedicated to fostering
positive change in young females involved with the Department of
Youth Services, aged 13-18 through a comprehensive range of
services designed to enhance their behavioral, educational, and
social skills.
As part of our mission, we currently operate two treatment
facilities in partnership with the Department of Youth Services:
the Kennedy School in Middleton, MA, a Secure Treatment program
serving young men, and the New Beginnings Center for Youth in South
Hadley MA, a staff secure residential program, serving young women.
These programs are pivotal in providing the necessary support for
our residents to successfully reintegrate into their communities
and become the best versions of themselves.
Our approach is holistic and tailored to the individual needs of
each resident, encompassing educational opportunities (high school,
college or Hi-SET courses), life skills training, therapeutic
services, and recreational activities. The therapeutic services are
particularly focused on helping residents develop strategies to
improve coping skills and make positive decisions, becoming the
best versions of themselves.
Who we Seek
The Secure Treatment Program Director will oversee all aspects of
our new Secure Treatment Program, leading an interdisciplinary team
to ensure high-quality delivery and adherence to agency standards.
This leadership role is crucial for managing operations, ensuring
compliance, and driving continuous improvement to achieve program
objectives. The primary responsibilities include:
Program Oversight: You will be responsible for the overall
management and administration of the program and implement Trauma
Informed Care and Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)
treatment philosophies of the agency.
Quality Assurance: Oversee and ensure the highest quality of
service delivery is a key responsibility. This will involve
monitoring and evaluating program activities to ensure that they
meet or exceed established standards and goals.
Team Leadership: Leads a team of Direct Care Staff and other
professionals to provide leadership, guidance, and support to team
members, fostering a collaborative and productive work
environment.
Compliance and Standards: Ensures that the program complies with
all relevant regulations, policies, and standards and will also be
responsible for overseeing and working with a multidisciplinary
leadership team to ensure the program meets accreditation
standards.
Budget Management: Managing the program's budget, including
allocation of resources, tracking expenditures, and ensuring fiscal
responsibility.
Crisis Management: You will Act as the restraint coordinator and
work towards reducing physical restraint of students and ensure
post-restraint procedures are followed. You will also Perform
verbal and physical de-escalation as needed to ensure the safety of
students and fellow employees in accordance with agency.
Who You Are
You will have a minimum of two years of residential leadership
experience and strong written and verbal communication skills. The
ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, and a valid driver's
license is required. The ideal candidate will have experience
working with DYS and other state agencies and have comfort working
with external partners.
Shift:
40 hours; Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm. On call support
required
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance we're dedicated to a culture where
everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves.
Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design.
Together we're the designers. We believe that a diverse and
inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about
including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every
level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and
fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele,
and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and
vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity
across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity,
race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion, and abilities. We take
responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK
Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression
of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing
employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off
Holiday Pay
Educational Assistance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan with generous employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On
Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment.
You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500
after 12 months.
Keywords:
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth
Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human
Services, Personal Care Assistant, Home Health Aide, Relief Staff,
RFK
Pay Range: $64,120 - $70,120 per year
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