What are the responsibilities and job description for the Young Adult Supported Living Program Director -Central Region position at RFK Community Alliance?
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Program Director in our new Young Adult Supported Living program in Central Massachusetts. A $2,500 Sign-On Incentive is available!
Who We Seek
RFK Community Alliance seeks a nonprofit leader that has entrepreneurial spirit to help us develop a new program funded by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to expand our continuum of care. The Young Adult Supported Living (YASL) will be designed to support transition aged youth as they look to step out on their own. This role will focus on helping our youth develop in the following three domains of well-being; Connected, Capable, and Healthy. The program will support up to 12 youth living independently in their own apartment in the Worcester, Leominster and Fitchburg area. The Program Director will work with the Assistant Vice President of Youth Services to identify apartments, develop policies and procedures, as well as hire and supervise supporting staff members.
This position will require developing strong external relationships with service providers and funders as we look to establish this program within the community. If you are a person with an interest in helping youth become independent and a commitment to human potential, then this is the job for you!
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Develop program policies and procedures in accordance with contract compliance and is in alignment with agency and divisional policies and goals.
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding and training of new staff.
- Provides weekly direct supervision of Case Manager, and Life Coach to ensure overall professional services are delivered.
- Develop relationships with local realtors to identify and secure appropriate rental apartments for young adults.
- Manages independent living property locations for compliance with lease requirements, and all health and safety standards, and work closely with landlords to ensure these.
- Work closely with landlords, meet with participants 2-3 times weekly, monitor progress of participants in accordance with tools provided and adjust as needed for 12 months.
- Ensure appropriate housing in partnership with participants; conduct housing inspections to ensure units meet health and safety standards.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience required, 1-5 years of experience in youth or housing services preferred
- Lived experience of housing insecurity/teen parenting/foster care strongly preferred
- Must have driver's license and dependable vehicle
- Strong initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
Shift
- Fulltime, flexible schedule that encompasses a mixture of some mornings, some evenings and some weekends to accommodate individual client needs
- On call responsibility
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 care. 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 strengths, determination, and resilience.
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
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
Salary : $2,500
