What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director | Alternative Opt. DYS position at Gandara Center?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Assistant Program Director | Alternative Opt.| RISE
Work Location: Chicopee MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We are hiring an Assistant Program Director for our Alternative DYS Detention Program in Chicopee, MA. The Assistant Program Director is a member of the leadership team of an assigned program and in the absence of the Program Director will assume overall responsibility for a program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To facilitate bi-monthly full staff meetings
- To participate as part of the management team in weekly administrative meetings
- To provide direct formal supervision of shift supervisors
- To participate in the maintenance and implementation of the Program policies and development.
- To participate in the on-call rotation of administrators.
- To perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director
- To participate in the management and planning for the Program through participation in weekly Supervisor’s meeting, Staff meeting, and monthly Departmental Supervisor’s meetings
- Completion of DYS training academy.
- Promoting Knowledge acquisition and skills development through various professional development opportunities
- Assisting personnel in transferring the skill and knowledge obtained in the classroom to their work in the filed
- Inputting data into the data management system
- Using data collection tools and forms
- Reading and interpreting reports
- Using data to improve performance
Minimum Qualifications:
- A combination of two years supervisory experience and higher education in a social services degree.
- At least two years experience working with adolescents in a high risk setting.
- Working understanding of Social Service Agencies and their functions
- Demonstrated ability to work with collaterals and above Social Service Agencies
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
