Starting Rate: $20.25/hour
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm
The Assistant Program Manager will implement the mission of BH Residential Services. They will provide all residential services to persons served and perform, coordinate and/ or monitor designated programmatic administrative or clinical functions.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/GED ShiftBlended Shift Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
- Document progress towards treatment plans.
- Perform interventions with persons served that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
- Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.
- Communicate individual’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
- Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to persons served.
- Participate in or facilitate group work as delegated by supervisor.
- Identify and address community integration issues for persons served, as designated.
- Monitor and document medication administration.
- Perform, coordinate, and/or monitor a range of programmatic clinical and administrative responsibilities as delegated by supervisor.
- Train direct care staff in responsibilities for their role.
- Supervise overnight staff as delegated by supervisor.
- Provide coordination and leadership to program team during shifts, vacations, or leave in the absence of supervisor.
- Ensure a clean, safe and home-like living environment for persons served.
- Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
- Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within expected timelines.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in related field and 1 year experience; or H.S. Diploma/GED and 2 years related experience.
- Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
- Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and as well as work independently.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Either 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 program's primary language
- Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and independently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Basic computer knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Understanding and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
What We Do
Advocates is a nonprofit human-services organization serving people and families facing developmental, mental-health, disability, autism, brain-injury, and substance-use challenges. It partners with individuals to create person-centered solutions, offering community-based day services, residential care, behavioral-health support, case management, crisis stabilization, peer support, and family engagement across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Its mission is to help people live full, meaningful lives in their communities.






