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Advocates

Nonprofit providing family care and autism

Assistant Program Manager

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAshland, MA, USA$20.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience, or a high school diploma/GED and two years of related experience.
  • Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the assigned program.
  • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and independently.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in developing treatment plans and attend treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
  • Document progress toward treatment plans.
  • Perform interventions with persons served that address identified goals and support skill development.
  • Coordinate with other program staff and service providers.
  • Communicate individuals’ progress, mental status, and changes in daily notes.
  • Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling, and supervision to persons served.
  • Participate in or facilitate group work as delegated by a supervisor.
  • Identify and address community integration issues for persons served, as designated.
  • Monitor and document medication administration.
  • Perform, coordinate, or monitor delegated programmatic clinical and administrative responsibilities.
  • Train direct care staff in their role responsibilities.
  • Supervise overnight staff as delegated by a supervisor.
  • Coordinate and provide leadership to the program team during shifts, vacations, or leave when the supervisor is absent.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and home-like living environment for persons served.
  • Remain alert throughout the scheduled work shift.
  • Keep paperwork, reports, and trainings current and complete them within expected timelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

About the Company

Advocates

Nonprofit providing family care and autism

Advocates is a nonprofit organization that provides care programs and partners with community groups to support people with disabilities, mental health needs, and family caregivers. It operates through programs like Adult Family Care, which places individuals in family-like settings, and group homes for people with autism, all funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events such as its annual gala. The organization works with community partners to expand its services and reach a wider audience. Its leadership guides a mission to offer compassionate care and practical solutions to improve people’s lives. The main goal is to help clients live meaningful, supported lives by connecting them with appropriate care options and supportive networks.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Framingham, MA
Founded
1975

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