Assistant Program Manager
Company: Charles River Center
Location: Needham
Posted on: February 17, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Start your path toward a
fulfilling career at the Charles River Center. Consider joining our
team of compassionate, hard-working and caring individuals that
empower and support people with disabilities. The Charles River
Center provides innovative opportunities, services, and supports
for over 950 children and adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and mental health
challenges, in the Metrowest and Southeast regions of
Massachusetts. The Charles River Center (CRC) seeks experienced
human services professionals to serve as an Assistant Program
Manager within our Needham residential program. The Assistant
Program Manager is responsible for assisting the Program Manager in
developing a harmonious team of staff, motivating them, training
them and supervising their efforts to achieve the personal goals of
the individuals supported by their program and to carry out the
day-to-day functions of the home. This position will ensure that
individuals are treated with dignity and respect, receive
appropriate training and attention in all aspects of personal care
and will supervise the completion of household tasks. Generous
Benefits Package: · Competitive Health and Dental Insurance with
the employer paying a substantial portion of the costs, including a
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Health and Dental Insurance
available to all full-time employees on the 1st day of employment.
· Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. ·
Employer-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
offered at no cost to the employee. · Flexible Spending accounts
offered for both dependent and health care. · $1,500.00 in tuition
reimbursement per benefit year for full-time employees. · Through
the 1st year of service, full-time employees receive 13 vacation
days with additional increases after one year. · Full and Part-time
employees accrue 48 hours (6 days) of sick time per year with
rollover. · Part-time employees can receive prorated vacation and
holiday time. · 11 paid holidays per year. Additional Job Duties: ·
Provide individual and small group instruction in self-care,
activities of daily living, communication, social, and motor
skills. · Attend in-service trainings as required. · Comply with
all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policies and
procedures, and personnel practices. · Protect the health and
safety of all consumers and staff. · Performs other duties as
requested by the supervisor(s). Qualifications: High school diploma
or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must have
direct support experience with people with ID/DD Successful
completion and maintenance of the following trainings: CPR and
First Aid Certification; Human Rights; Universal Precautions;
Mandated Reporting; DPPC; Fire Safety and Vehicle Safety. Working
knowledge of the use of behavior modification techniques. Must be
willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and
release information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons
Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Disability Services
(DDS), and other agencies.
Keywords: Charles River Center, Quincy , Assistant Program Manager, Healthcare , Needham, Massachusetts
