Assistant Director

Overview

 

 

 

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $68,000

 

[40hrs] -  Schedule:  Mon - Fri 9a-5p

 

 

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.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure that the needs and wishes of BAMSI consumers are the primary goal and focus of service delivery in each program supervised. Utilize the full range of options to ensure appropriate and adequate staffing in programs at all times.2. Provide direct supervision to each program manager/director at least two times monthly. Support program managers in working with staff and consumer issues.3. Document supervision at least twice monthly and review with the program manager.4. Review all ISP documentation and all documentation to be sent to DMR/SHIP and/or other vendors.5. Work effectively with intra-agency departments and committees in fulfilling Assistant Director responsibilities and the mission of BAMSI.6. Conduct monthly on-site review of each program, ensuring that the day to day procedures within the program are in compliance with regulations of DMR, SHIP, DPH, Survey and Certification, Family/Citizens Monitoring, Human Rights Monitoring, and BAMSI Quality Management.7. Assist in the preparation of program budgets. Oversee administration of program budgets, including maintenance of financial records and the monitoring of time sheets to ensure compliance with agency and funding source requirements. 8. Represent the agency to external partners and interface with DMR, SHIP, other agency programs, external affiliated agencies, state and local officials, and other vendors related to services to consumers as needed.9. Assist with revision of existing BAMSI developmental disabilities policies and procedures as well as make recommendations for new policies and procedures as needed to ensure the safety and quality of life for BAMSI consumers.10. Participate in interviews, screen potential staff, and make recommendations for hiring. Oversee the assignment of duties for all staff.11. Make recommendations for promotions, take disciplinary action and recommend demotions/ transfers/terminations for program managers, and assist program manager in the same for direct care staff.12. Oversee and ensure the completion of job performance evaluations for all staff within supervision area. Monitor and ensure that ongoing supervision is provided to each employee in assigned programs. Support program managers in documentation process regarding promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, and/or terminations.13. Oversee residential program maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety standards. 14. Provide in-service for program managers on annual program goals and standards of service established in contracts. Establish effectiveness and efficiency goals for each program. Review monthly progress with the program manager.15. Conduct and participate in program evaluations. Conduct investigations into program as needed and ensure implementation of recommendations from evaluations and incident reports.16. Identify program manager training needs and assist program managers in identifying training needs for assigned programs. Assist in the development and presentation of training.17. Participate in upper level management meetings and work cooperatively as part of a management team in planning for and providing residential, day and individual support services.18. Assume rotating on-call responsibilities in assigned programs.19. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.20. Perform duties to reflect agency policies and procedures.21. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree in human service field strongly preferred; plus a minimum of four years experience in Developmental/Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Brain Injury Services, of which three year must be in a supervisory role.

- In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree; a minimum of six years experience in Developmental/Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Brain Injury Services, of which four years must be in a supervisory role and proven strong professional writing ability required.

-Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of positive behavioral supports, normalization and community inclusion.-Demonstrated ability to function independently at a high level of competence.

-Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and have own means of transportation.

 

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.

EEO

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.