Program Manager - Chelsea Adult Services

Program Manager - Adult Services Day Program
Program Manager - Chelsea, MA

Shore Educational Collaborative is a multi-service agency serving people with disabilities. Shore’s Chelsea Adult Services Day Program provides day habilitation and community-based day services to adults with developmental disabilities and is seeking a Program Manager.

This is a great management opportunity for a person whose experience working with adults with developmental disabilities has led to a genuine commitment to ensuring that adults with developmental disabilities have access to meaningful activities and connections in their lives, are treated respectfully, and have the opportunity to make decisions and choices to the greatest extent possible.

Primary responsibilities of a Program Manager include: oversight of assigned group(s) of individuals and the staff who work with them, including ensuring daily activities are age-appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with individuals’ goals and interests; providing staff supervision, training, and support; completing/assuring completion of day habilitation and DDS service needs assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation; and of course, jumping in to provide direct services whenever it is needed.

You will work with the other program managers, interdisciplinary therapists, nurses, and the Program Coordinator to facilitate smooth program operations, good communication internally among all program staff, and externally with participants’ families and residential providers. You’ll have a role in the intake process for new referrals to the program, hiring staff, and ensuring policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to consistently and equitably.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience with adults with developmental disabilities, and some supervisory experience. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, although additional service and supervisory experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Candidates must have experience with the ISP/DHSP system, DDS regulations, applied behavior analysis and principles of human rights.

Other qualifications include good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to collaborate and work as an effective member of a team. Physical requirements include implementing physical interventions, assisting with lifts and transfers, attending to direct care needs, and driving program vans.

This position is part of the Massachusetts State Retirement system.

Salary : $29 - $33