Program Manager

Program Manager

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Program Manager for our Congregate Care Network (CCN), a Residential Program located in Northampton, MA. The Program Manager will be responsible for the oversight of their assigned group home. The youths we service are referred to by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Your role as a Program Manager :

The Program Manager is responsible for supporting the stabilization of the youths served. It begins with a thorough and accurate assessment that is developed in partnership with the youth, his / her family, DCF, and any other service providers and / or support involved with youth. This site is a Community Treatment Residence (CTR), where the youth will have moderate behavioral health needs. This is a female program for 1621 year-olds. They can get jobs and have unsupervised access to the community. The program works with the youth on their independent living skills by providing them opportunities to practice such skills in real life scenarios. This program builds on the youth's strengths to help them gain the skills required to live in the community and be successful citizens.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required :

• Knowledge of clients' developmental stages and behavioral dynamics.
• Knowledge of state youth serving agencies and systems.
• Knowledge of behavior management, behavior modification.
• Ability to provide goal-oriented services.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to supervise and direct individuals and groups.
• Ability to set limits and maintain appropriate client / staff boundaries.
• Ability to plan and implement programming.
• Knowledge of casework.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy.
• Knowledge of child welfare and mental health programming.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks. Well organized with strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work effectively with community resources, funding sources, and outside agencies.

Minimum Qualifications :

This is a full-time opportunity with a Monday-Friday schedule 9am-5pm with the ability to be flexible based on the needs of the program. This position comes with a comprehensive on-call feature that candidate will need to participate in.

Pay range : $28.85-$29.72 an hour.

At Center for Human Development (CHD), Care Finds a Way :

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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