Job Information
Open Sky Community Services Futures Youth Group Care - Assistant Program Coordinator in Northborough, Massachusetts
Salary
USD $22.64/Hr.
Description and Responsibilities
The Youth & Young Adult Group Residence and the Young Adult Supported Living programs support individuals (males and females) referred by the Department of Children and Families. The group residence serves seven young adults 17-22 years old while the supported living program serves two young adults 18-22 years old. The programs focus on building independent living skills and supporting the transition to young adulthood. Staff focus on goals such as living within a budget to save money, food shop and cook, do their own laundry, utilize transportation, complete an educational program, and obtain employment.
The Assistant Program Manager assists the Program Manager in providing oversight of the day-to-day operations of the program including treatment, milieu management, and administrative functions. They help delegate shift responsibilities and supervise program staff while on shift to ensure the program is running efficiently and effectively. The Assistant Program Manager also works collaboratively with youth, families, and providers to empower and instill hope, and facilitate safe, stable, and permanent lifelong connections.
Other Key Responsibilities:
Serve as primary authority figure in the absence of the Program Manager.
Assist in the development and implementation of all Permanency and Wraparound service plans.
Assist in development and monitoring implementation of procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served.
Participates in on-call rotation.
The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential!
Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
Experience working with adolescents, required. Preferably those with serious and persistent mental illness.
Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
About Us
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.
Job ID2024-9629
CityNorthborough
StateMassachusetts