[40hrs] -  Schedule:  Mon - Fri 8a-4p

Assistant Program Director  at BAMSI assist the Program Director in oversight, supervision and management of program operations in the day habilitation program.  BAMSI offers nine Day Habilitation Centers located at pleasant and friendly sites throughout Massachusetts. Each location is fully handicap accessible and conveniently located near community resources. Due to the range of individual needs of those attending Day Habilitation Centers provide an array of services to ensure that each person’s unique needs and goals are met. Each person served has an individually designed service plan that outlines his or her supports, needs and personal goals. The plan is structured to encourage independence, enhance social activity, and improve the quality of individuals’ lives.

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges.  Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

 

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

Generous Time Off Packageup to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday12 paid holidaysup to 2 weeks Sick TimeHighly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUsHealth and Dental InsuranceLife, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance403B plan with discretionary matchWellness ActivitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

Job Responsibilities:

Training and Supervision of Staff:Assist in the orientation and training of new staff.Participate in the supervision and training of program staff.Develop and monitor daily program schedule.Assist with assessment of program and consumer training needs.Administrative Duties:Assist the program director to ensure compliance with CARF standards and Division of Medical Assistance (Medicaid) regulations.Maintain an excellent working relationship with state funding agents, community resources, other human service agencies and consumer families.Promptly identify program areas of concern and address them in a timely and appropriate manner, seeking program director assistance and support as necessary.Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.Participate and conduct staff meetings, as assigned.Assist in handling building maintenance issues.Assist in the orientation of new consumers as appropriate.Direct Service Responsibilities:Fulfill case management and advocate duties as assigned.Facilitate consumer-centered program development, including identification of possible adaptive equipment.Ensure the safe implementation of behavior plans.Perform duties to reflect agency/program policies and procedures and philosophy.Perform duties in a professional manner and team-oriented manner.Provide physical support to individuals having physical challenges, such as lifting or transferring as needed.Provide direct service as needed.Regularly participate in supervision and keep supervisor informed of consumer, personnel, funding source, and facility related issues.Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Standard/universal precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

Qualifications:

At least two years’ experience working with the Acquired Brain Injury or Developmental Disabilities population required. Bachelor's Degree in rehabilitation or related field desired.DHSP development and behavior management experience desired.A valid driver's license in state of residence preffered. 

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.
40hrs: Mon - Fri 8a-4p


40hrs per week