Assistant Program Director

ABOUT US

Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes.

Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.

Position Title (Full-time Exempt, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week)

Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus $3,000
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual increase with Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility

Position Overview: 

Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as an Assistant Program Director. The Assistant Program Director will play a crucial role in providing leadership to implement Nonotuck's values and key agency principles, ensuring the delivery of high-quality supports to the people served by the program. If you are a dedicated professional with leadership experience in human services, we invite you to apply.

The Assistant Program Director will work in concert with the Program Director to oversee all aspects of the program and ensure operational needs are met. This includes supervision of program employees, adherence to agency policies, and collaboration with funding sources and service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall Program Supervision
  • Provide overall supervision of all aspects of the program to ensure optimal service delivery, supports, and documentation in accordance with Nonotuck standards.
• Employee Supervision
  • Supervise employees per the Organizational Chart, including Registered Nurses, Care Managers, Community Health Workers, Placement Specialists, Clinicians, Respite staff, and Caregivers.
  • Oversee responsibilities outlined in job descriptions for various roles within the program.
• Team Collaboration
  • Participate in Director’s Team meetings.
  • Act as an agency liaison to all funding sources and other service providers as delineated by the Executive Team (ET).
• Operational Oversight
  • Work in concert with the ET to ensure all operational needs are met, including adherence to agency personnel policies, state and federal laws, and regulations for all service types.
• Emergency On-Call Response
  • Coordinate, organize, and participate in the program's emergency on-call response system.
• Staff Recruitment and Evaluation
  • Oversee recruitment, selection, and evaluation of employees, caregivers, respite, direct care, companions, interns, and volunteers.
• Licensure and Accreditation
  • Responsible for meeting and maintaining licensure and accreditation requirements for the program.
• Committee Participation
  • Participate in agency-wide committees to contribute to organizational goals and initiatives.
• Program Development
  • Engage in program development, special projects, and any other duties assigned by the ET.
• Educational Information and Training
  • Participate and provide ongoing educational information and training to all members & caregivers on health and aging, including member-specific and seasonal health conditions.
• Driving Requirement and Weekend Work
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
  • Work weekends as required during the course of the year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
• Recent experience with elders, those who have been diagnosed with ID/D, ABI or who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to in the community.
• Supervisory and Program Management Experience
• Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their availability to live safely in the community) preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).
• Background check required.
• Displays a high level of initiative, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• High degree of literacy with computers and technology

Affirmative Action / EEO Policy:   

Nonotuck 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.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Wellness, Civility, and Diversity:

“I'm very thankful to be a part of the Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I celebrate.” – Nonotuck Employee

At Nonotuck we believe that to care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our own lives. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission. Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness: with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost, plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing.  In addition to these benefits and our core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and civility through the Civility Initiative. The Civility Initiative began in 2009 to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an ocean of incivility.

Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the people that we serve. Nonotuck welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community.

Join Nonotuck Resource Associates and take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality supports to the individuals we serve. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.