Assistant Director - Spectrum Health : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationMethuen, MAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeSalary Range$65000.00 - $70000.00 SalaryJob Shift1st Shift/DaysJob CategoryManagementDescriptionFunded by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families,The Breakwater Program is a youth-centered, family-focused long-term intensive treatment program forup to twelve male youth in Methuen, Massachusetts. The program uses several treatment approaches, including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, family support, and recovery-based interventions for substance abuse treatment. The goal is to teach pro-social skills that assist the client in maintaining a productive lifestyle and identifying long-term residency.Programming is designed to address the numerous issues that are known contributors to substance abuse and delinquency, such as family functioning, interpersonal relations, impulse control, poor decision-making skills, thrill seeking behaviorsand responses to authority.*Offering a $3,000 bonus!*Location: Bright Futures (Adolescent Program) - Methuen, MAPay rate: $65,000-$70,000/yearSchedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per weekBenefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with company contribution
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

The Assistant Director is responsible for:

• The overall daily operations of shifts and the accountability and supervision of all line staff; maintains full responsibility for program operations in the Director's absence
• Ensuring log entries, incident reports, security checks are accurate and complete
• Training and supervising all shift supervisors on Spectrum/DYS polices and procedures
• Assisting the Program Director in training and orientation of new staff, planning managers meetings, and staff meetings
• Participating fully in the On-Call Coverage System
• Crisis management
• Interviewing and hiring program staff in concert with the Program Director
• Participating in internal investigations of serious residential incidents

QualificationsQualifications:

• Preferably a B.A./B.S. in human services or related field preferred.
• Appropriate direct care experience working with at-risk youth and previous supervisory experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills including ability with Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid ID.

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