Assistant Program Director

Are you the Assistant Program Directorwe are looking for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the senior team to ensurethe operations of all residential and day programs. You will be a leader to all staff, and will overseeservice provision, staffing, program schedules, clinical and medical services, quality assurance activities, and site maintenance. This role requires a blend of leadership skills to ensure provision of well-managed quality services and a deep commitment to the dignity and respect of each individual we serve.

Berkshire Meadows, located in Great Barrington offers multiple services and programs for individuals with complex and significant medical, intellectual and developmental differences. Programs include a 365-day-a-year residential school for students between the ages of 6 and 21, residential and day habilitation programs for adults, and 24/7 nursing and medical services. Berkshire Meadows operates both in community settings and at a beautiful campus with state-of-the-art equipment and therapy animals, as well as a fully accessible indoor pool.

The pay range for this position is $54,000 to $103,000 per year
. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus ($750 paid after 4 weeks of employment and another $750 paid after 6 months on the job.)

• YOU will plan, manage, and direct consistent with program philosophy and mission. Participate in the Program’s Senior Leadership Administrative Team.
• YOU will implement program goals and objectives consistent with the annual strategic plan.
• YOU will remain up to date in the field and continue professional growth through participation in conferences, seminars, and professional and advocacy, maintaining required training and professional certification, and contributing to research and evaluation in the field.
• YOU will supervise and evaluate certain department heads/directors; and provide training and development opportunities to enhance services and their professional growth.
• YOU will implement systems, to monitor monitoring the appropriate delivery of all services and quality care in safe and healthful environments.
• YOU will oversee clinical and medical staff and ensure the availability of direct support, teaching and other operational staffing.
• YOU will facilitate individual person-centered care/treatment planning for culturally appropriate, congruent and responsive services.
• YOU will ensure program and service operations are conducted according to policies - safely, consistently, uniformly, and fairly.
• YOU will ensure that documentation and reporting is done according to policy and regulation.
• YOU will coordinate systems to ensure a strong response to emergencies or unusual events, including systems that prevent and respond to staff and client injuries or illnesses, and systems for fire and emergency drills.
• YOU will maintain a cooperative relationship with community healthcare and behavioral health providers.
• YOU willimplement systems for incident review and investigation, according to JRI policies and procedures and the requirements of external bodies.
• YOU will coordinate administrative, information, and data collection systems that monitor and provide continuous feedback on the quality and effectiveness of services in addressing client needs, program goals and objectives, and contract and fiscal compliance, including client / guardian satisfaction surveys.
• YOU will ensure all services comply with requirements of licensing, accreditation, and certification standards. Prepare programs, staff and clients for licensing/accreditation/ certification reviews; and that ensure that action steps and violations are handled thoroughly and promptly.
• YOU will implement program budgets and expenditure plans, developing and monitoring staff schedules to meet contract and funding…