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Assistant Program Director Jobs in Nashua, NH at Aspire Living & Learning
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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.
Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking an Assistant Program Director to assist with the programmatic, operational, and developmental oversight of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within Aspire Living & Learning’s programs. The Assistant Program Director will work alongside the Program Director to build effective teams, champion internal and external partnerships, and create a supportive environment in which to retain high quality employees and providers, while ensuring adherence to organization-wide policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
The Assistant Program Director (APD) at Aspire Living & Learning plays a vital role in developmental supervision of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within various programs. The APD provides administrative management and engages a high-quality workforce.
Schedule: M-F 8:30a-4:30p, weekends/overnights as needed
Salary: $55,000 – $65,000
Key Responsibilities:
The APD is responsible for programmatic and operational oversight as well as developmental supervision in conjunction with the Program Director. This person holds a leadership role, building effective teams and championing internal and external partnerships. Below outlines key aspects of the roles and responsibilities this position holds:
Relationships and Communication:
Creates positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including employees, peers, local and state agencies as well as parents and guardians
Ensures all communication is timely, professional, clear and concise
Builds trust, mutual respect and cohesion around shared mission
Program Management:
Carries a caseload of programs to oversee as assigned
Creates a supportive environment in which to retain quality employees and providers
Provides ongoing developmental supervision encouraging professional growth and ensuring employees are meeting programmatic requirements
Ensures adherence to organization-wide policies and procedures and state and federal regulations, meeting licensing and certification standards
Provides fiscal oversight of the program(s) under the guidance and leadership of the Program Director
Coordinates services to provide medical, psychiatric and social-emotional needs of the supported individuals
Supports a culture of community integration
Provides oversight of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE), executing identified goals
Leadership and Coordination:
Lead by example by supporting and implementing companywide initiatives, priorities and policies
Foster a positive work environment while championing a culture of teamwork, growth, collaboration and communication.
Empower managers to effectively supervise employees with the goal of developing a cohesive, autonomous and clinically astute program team
Provide instruction and guidance to direct reports on matters concerning the supervision of their employees, including the role of delegation
Provide direction and planned teaching to agency standards on matters regarding the effective, timely and consistent implementation of all policies and procedures
Perform any additional job responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the smooth operation of the organization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 or more years’ experience in human services with at least 2 years’ experience overseeing and directing development, implementation and evaluation of human services programs
Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative and communication skills
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and best practices
Knowledge of funding agency regulations/requirements
Must have demonstrated computer literacy
Ability to work independently and exercise authority when necessary
Ability to provide on-call support
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required, with at least 3 years of driving experience. Access to reliable transportation is required, and some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals, depending on program needs.
Working Conditions:
Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times
Ability to travel
Our employees enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals and believe in a healthy work/life balance. In addition, eligible employees will receive:
Full health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
403(b) retirement plan and employer matching contribution
Paid sick and personal days
Focus on ongoing professional development
Opportunities for advancement – many of our employees have 20+ years of tenure and hold leadership positions after joining us as Direct Support Professionals!
Life insurance (equal to twice your salary!)
Short and long-term disability
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Title: Assistant Program Director
Company: Aspire Living & Learning
Location: Nashua, NH
