Assistant Program Manager
- Pay
- $23 per hour
- Location
- Paxton, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Staff supervision
- Electronic documentation
- Report writing
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
- Valid driver's license
Also useful
- Behavioral health experience
- Residential setting experience
- Human services background
- Medication administration (MAP)
- Behavior plan development
About the role
- Support Lives, Build Futures - Assistant Program Manager Opportunity
- Location: [Paxton, MA]
- Schedule: [First Shift] [40 hours per week]
Salary
The starting rate for this position is $23/hr.
CRJ's Disabilities Services supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We offer a range of residential and day programs to support people in the places they want to live and work. We provide care tailored to the needs of individuals we serve; we don't look to make the individuals fit into our programs.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as an Assistant Program Manager and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals with disabilities in our group homes.
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
- Prior experience working in behavioral health or residential settings is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
- Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent Problem Solving and Emergency Response Skills.
What You'll Do
- Coordinates and supervises daily programmatic functions including supervision/oversight of staff, upkeep of the residence and implementation of all aspects of individual treatment plans.
- Ensures that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with funding source regulations and Community Strategies policies and procedures.
- Oversee the development and implementation of behavior plans, ISP objectives and all other aspects of residential programming.
- Participate in the training of all new employees.
- Manages program funds and supervises personal finances for all clients.
- Dispenses medications per MAP requirements as needed.
- Engages in the upkeep of the residence.
- Ensures adequate program coverage and supervision.
- Ensure that duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner.
- Attend appropriate meetings as directed.
- Conduct physical restraints as needed.
- Extended standing, sitting and lifting as needed.
Benefits
CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.
Benefits
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the change!
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.
Our Mission, Your Opportunity
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:
- Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
- Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
- Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
- Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.
From Community Resources for Justice's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Assistant Program Manager posting at Community Resources for Justice states compensation of $23 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Community Resources for Justice's official career site.
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