Residential Program Director

Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.

Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.

Why work for us?
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:

• Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
• Low-Cost Benefits
• Flexible Schedules
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Quarterly Appreciation Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Coworkers
• Compassion-centric Environment

The role!
Position: Residential Program Director - Haven
Location: Reading, MA
Pay rate: $28.00 per hour
Schedule: comprised of four 10-hour days Sunday-Wednesday
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

*This position requires 24/7 on-call for emergencies*

Benefits of Working for us!

• Incremental Pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
• 4 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 13 holidays for new full-time employees
• Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment

Summary & Responsibilities

The Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residential program, including implementing agency policy and practice and ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). This person will protect the rights, freedoms, and confidentiality and supervise the medical, nutritional health, and general welfare of individuals living within the program.

• Provide oversight of the medical health, nutritional standards, educational and general welfare of the individuals. Provides hands-on support to individuals served for activities of daily living and personal care up to and including, but not limited to: lifting, transferring, bathing, toileting, and grooming based on individual needs.
• Implement policies, practices, and procedures of the Residential Program.
• Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan and its periodic review, in collaboration with other participants.
• Participate in the screening and selection of all individuals being considered for admission to the program, in conjunction with the Program Coordinator, as well as soliciting, screening, and interviewing candidates for staff openings at the program.
• Develop and maintain relief manuals detailing daily operations and resident limitations to relief staff. Provide program orientation to all staff and/or delegate to regular seasoned staff as deemed appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for delegating or performing vital operations (e.g., weekly food shopping, house maintenance, resident medical appointments, resident personal needs, etc.)

Qualifications

• Must have active MAP certification
• High School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred)
• Management or supervisory experience preferred
• At least 3 years of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is required
• A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
• Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
• Must pass company background and reference checks

Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/