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Assistant Program Director
full-timeFramingham$53k - $55k

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Location

Framingham

Salary

$53k - $55k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
 
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
 
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
 
Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
 
 

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Framingham Campus 

  

Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $55,000.00/year depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

 

The dynamic Assistant Program Director will be ready to lead a dedicated team that works creatively and passionately to improve the lives of youth. Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role and experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred. The Assistant Program Director is skilled in communication effectively verbally and in writing. Experience in therapeutic communication techniques, conflict resolution, staff training and hiring practices needed.  

 

What You Will Do:   

  • Management: Complete individual supervision. Oversight of programming. On call is required. Coordinate staff scheduling. Oversight of MAP certification (Shortstop). Participate in 2x monthly management meetings with larger Campus team. Ensure completion of performance evaluations.  
    • Maintain constant contact with guardians and collaterals.  
    • Responsible for case management clients. Facilitation staff meeting. Ensure consistent communication with the team for appointments, medication needs, etc.  
    • Provide coverage on the floor to maintain ratio when needed. Participate in Community/House meetings. Ensure activity calendar is posted and followed for program routines. Provide role modeling and training to staff on the floor.  
    • Complete facility supplies and inspections. Ensure compliance with all inspections, monitoring requirements, medication administration and all DEEC licensing requirements. When applicable, ensure all Rehab compliance is being met.   

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:   

  • An ability to connect with others, approachability.  
  • Communicate with others at all levels, strong client engagement skills.  
  • Ability to handle conflict resolution.  
  • Ability to handle client crisis compassionately with excellent ability to notify all team members.  
  • Strong teamwork. Can collaborate and coordinate care with others well.   
  • High quality writing skills as evidenced by strong client documentation.   

Minimum Requirements:  

  • Associate’s degree or experience preferred  
  • At least 2+ years of work in residential. Preferred case management experience.   

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice, Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC), MAP, CPR, First Aid training provided upon hire.  

Other facts

Tech stack
Communication,Conflict Resolution,Staff Training,Supervisory Skills,Case Management,Teamwork,Crisis Management,Client Engagement,Documentation,Therapeutic Communication,Motivational Interviewing,Trauma Informed Practice,Regulation,Competency Model,CPR,First Aid

About Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a nonprofit, nationally accredited human services agency dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency through its family-based outreach services, residential treatment programs, and community-based counseling services to thousands of children, youth and families throughout Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts.

Wayside is committed to a vibrant workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are dedicated to open communication and ongoing education for our employees.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Mental Health Care
Founding Year: 1977

What you'll do

  • The Assistant Program Director will manage staff, oversee programming, and ensure compliance with licensing requirements. They will also maintain communication with guardians and facilitate staff meetings.

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As a Assistant Program Director at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, you will: the Assistant Program Director will manage staff, oversee programming, and ensure compliance with licensing requirements. They will also maintain communication with guardians and facilitate staff meetings..

Why join Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as a Assistant Program Director?

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a leading Mental Health Care company. The Assistant Program Director role offers competitive compensation.

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