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Vinfen

Health and human services for disabilities

Residential Program Director 1

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStoughton, MA, USA$61.9k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in human services functions, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
  • Driving is required using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. Personal-vehicle drivers must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks.
  • A valid driver's license must be presented at employment. Employees must be at least 21 years old, have held a valid U.S. driver's license for at least six months, and pass a driver's screening background check.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting at least 25 pounds with proper technique or a two-person lift, operating office equipment, navigating narrow spaces, and assisting clients with daily living tasks.
  • Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time as needed; bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
  • Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives; required near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • CPR certification is required within two weeks of hire.
  • First Aid certification is required within two weeks of hire.
  • MAP certification is required within 150 days of hire.
  • Safety Care certification is required within 90 days of hire.
  • NET training is required.
  • Knowledge of human services relevant to the assignment and operations management procedures and practices.
  • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
  • Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques, communication and learning styles, organizational, strategic, participatory and collaborative skills, and human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources.
  • Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, service providers, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, formal and informal assessment practices, and participatory planning techniques.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, decision-making processes, and ability to communicate decisions.
  • Ability to provide leadership and team management to staff, balance competing priorities, make independent judgments and decisions, and work professionally and confidentially.
  • Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment, financial management practices in human service organizations, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of specified programs and ensure compliance with standards and regulations set by funding sources; ensure programs meet quality standards and provide public value.
  • Direct and manage program staff activities, hire appropriate staff, and allocate staff to optimize effort and achieve operational and financial goals.
  • Manage staff performance by providing direction, training, and coaching; implementing recognition and rewards programs; conducting performance planning and review sessions; guiding career development; and administering counseling and corrective action as needed.
  • Ensure timely, professional intake of prospective persons served; arrange and conduct intake procedures and assess initial suitability for the program.
  • Supervise and direct program staff regarding treatment and support plans and interventions, including rehabilitative strategies and techniques; assist managers with comprehensive assessments and participate in internal and external treatment-planning meetings.
  • Research housing and subsidy opportunities for referred individuals, assist with applications as needed, and follow through on required documentation.
  • Conduct outreach and foster environments that support family, friends, and established relationships of persons served.
  • Resolve problems for staff and persons served; foster teamwork and leadership in work groups; and provide staff with updated policies and directives.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality completion of clinical records and service, support, and action plans and documents for persons served.
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external licensing, certification, accreditation, regulatory requirements, and program policies and procedures.
  • Assist with program budget development and manage adherence to budgets; ensure collection of program fees and service-delivery data.
  • Represent Vinfen in professional, trade, regulatory, and funding-source organizations and participate in committees, meetings, and other activities as requested.
  • Serve as a resource for program staff, families and friends of persons served, neighbors, public officials, and other providers.
  • Manage adverse events, including medication occurrences, physical restraints, and other critical incidents; ensure plans and corrective actions are implemented and reported.
  • Respond to internal and external data-collection and reporting requests; ensure program quality and achievement of objectives and manage quality improvements.
  • Provide on-call backup and on-site support and intervention when necessary.
  • Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for persons served in accordance with MAP requirements, funding-source regulations, and company policy; ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols.
  • Maintain and enhance staff knowledge of human-services issues, trends, and techniques; ensure maintenance and safety of physical sites; and perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals with brain injury is preferred.
  • May be asked to obtain Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification.

About the Company

Vinfen

Health and human services for disabilities

Vinfen provides health and human services to adolescents and adults with disabilities or life challenges. It operates more than 200 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut and offers a range of evidence-based programs, including recovery support, supported living, habilitation, education, employment services, clinical care, and peer support. How the product works: Vinfen delivers these services through coordinated programs and teams at community sites and partners, helping people gain skills, live more independently, and participate in daily life. How it differs from competitors: Its large, regional network covers a broad continuum of care—from clinical treatment to housing and employment—across both youths and adults, using evidence-based approaches and integrated supports. What the company aims to achieve: to improve quality of life, independence, and meaningful community participation for people with disabilities or life challenges.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
1977

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