40hrs - Schedule: Mon- Fri 8a-4p

This position is located in Stoughton, MA

Program Directors at BAMSI oversee, supervise and manage program operations within the day habilitation program. BAMSI offers nine Day Habilitation Centers located at pleasant and friendly sites throughout Massachusetts. Each location is fully handicap accessible and conveniently located near community resources. Due to the range of individual needs of those attending, Day Habilitation Centers provide an array of services to ensure that each person’s unique needs and goals are met.

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
  • up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
  • 12 paid holidays
  • up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

Supervision Exercised: Oversee program staff and operations within assigned day habilitation center.

Responsibilities:

1. Training and supervision of staff:

• Recruit, interview and make recommendations for the hiring of prospective employees through appropriate management channels and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff.
• Ensure that all staff maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, etc.
• Provide ongoing supervision and training to program staff.
• Complete four month and annual performance evaluations for all program staff as required.
• Ensure adequate staffing.
• Develop and monitor daily program schedule.

1. Administrative Duties:

• Ensure compliance with CARF standards and Division of Medical Assistance (Medicaid) regulations.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with state funding agents, community resources, other human service agencies and consumer families.
• Promptly identify program areas of concern and address them in a timely and appropriate manner, seeking administrative assistance and support as necessary.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and conduct staff meetings, DHSP meeting, Inter-disciplinary team meetings and other required meetings.
• Handle building maintenance issues.
• Coordinate the orientation of new consumers.

1. Direct Service Responsibilities:

• Oversee case management process and consumer documentation.
• Facilitate consumer-centered program development, including identification of possible adaptive equipment.
• Ensure the safe implementation of behavior plans.
• Ensure consumer and employee safety in compliance with agency, program and accreditation standards.
• Perform duties in a professional and team oriented manner.
• Perform duties to reflect agency/program policies, procedures and philosophy.
• Provide physical supports to individuals having physical challenges, such as lifting or transferring as needed.
• Review consumer progress to determine appropriateness of services.
• Provide direct service as needed.

1. Regularly participate in supervision and keep supervisor informed of consumer, personnel, funding source, and facility related issues.
2. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
3. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services or health related field preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant human services experience required
• At least 2 years of experience working with ID/DD individuals required
• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory role required
• In lieu of a bachelors degree, six years of experience working with individuals with ID/DD with three years of service in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated competence in completing all paperwork related to the day habilitation support plan.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence preferred.

BAMSI conducts as needed job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.