Program Director

Hours: 40 Hours: Typically Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. However, this position requires flexibility which includes, at times, extended hours, weekend work and On-call.

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Healthcare Spending (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Bereavement)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Other Insurance (Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Identity Theft, Auto and Home, Pet)
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Discounts (Verizon, Sullivan Tires)
• Flexible schedules
• Other

United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston (UCP) is a progressive, non-profit agency committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disability. UCP is looking for a Program Director for its new residential program at Walpole. This is a 40 hour per week position Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend availability. UCP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with three years’ experience in human services related position preferably working with individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities. At least one year of this experience must have been in a management or administrative capacity. The Program Director must have a valid driver’s license. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities: The Program Director is responsible for the Stoughton residential program including oversight and supervision of all program staff and the well-being of program participants. The candidate must be able to lead a team with positivity and infuse a sense of passion in helping employees to achieve the UCP mission; advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

Duties include but are not limited to,

• Coordinating support services for program participants, participation in clinical and other meetings and completion of required tasks and paperwork within the timelines and guidelines of the funding sources.
• Implementing and maintaining systems relating to requirements for funding sources such as ISP’s, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, record maintenance, medical documentation, preparation for QUEST, CARF, DPH and other audits, managing program outcomes and day to day operations of the program.
• Coordinate and assist individuals in social and recreational opportunities and to oversee and enhance the general health, wellness, and skill development of the individuals in the home also assist with appointments when needed.

Working Conditions: On-call duties at varying times of the day will be required, including participation as a manager on duty every 2 – 3 weeks. The Program Director is expected to commit the time and talents necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position in an exemplary manner. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel is primarily local and will be required to transport individuals in large or small vehicles. The Program Director must possess the physical ability and willingness to assist persons served in personal care, which will include physical transfers and assistance with bathroom routines. Must have a full range of motion including the ability to bend, push, pull, bear-weight, and stoop for approximately forty-five minutes at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person