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Gandara Mental Health Center Assistant Program Director in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Assistant Program Director \| Alternative Opt. \| DYS Job Category: Operations-Adolescent & Family Services Requisition Number: ASSIS002382 Full-Time Chicopee, MA 01022, USA Job Details Description We are hiring an Assistant Program Director for our Alternative DYS Detention Program in Chicopee, MA. The Assistant Program Director is a member of the leadership team of an assigned program and in the absence of the Program Director will assume overall responsibility for a program. The schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday 12pm-8pm. Assistant Program Director Duties: To facilitate bi-monthly full staff meetings To participate as part of the management team in weekly administrative meetings To provide direct formal supervision of shift supervisors To participate in the maintenance and implementation of the Program policies and development. To participate in the on-call rotation of administrators. To perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director To participate in the management and planning for the Program through participation in weekly Supervisor\'s meeting, Staff meeting, and monthly Departmental Supervisor\'s meetings Completion of DYS training academy. Required Skills: Assistant Program Director Qualifications: A combination of two years supervisory experience and higher education in a social services degree. At least two years experience working with adolescents in a high risk setting. Working understanding of Social Service Agencies and their functions Demonstrated ability to work with collaterals and above Social Service Agencies Must have valid driver\'s license Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records BENEFITS Retirement Plan 403(b) (MATCH) Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid Holidays 8 discretionary days a year The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.