South County Respite - Assistant Program Coordinator - Open Sky Community Services

Salary:USD $19.00/Hr.

Active Promotion:Open Sky is proud to be an eligible organization for the Expanded Behavioral Health Student Loan Repay Program. The MA Repay program provides a limited opportunity for employees of eligible Human Services organizations to apply to receive money to pay their student loan debt! *Must meet all eligibility requirements.* Find more information on eligibility and requirements at: https://www.marepay.org/apply-expanded-behavioral-health-ma-repay-program

Description and Responsibilities:

Open Sky's Respite Programs are short-term group living environments that provide treatment of intermittent crisis and stabilization for adults who are diagnosed with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. The goal of the Respite program is to work collaboratively with individuals to develop skills to maintain their independence in the community and live a life that is not defined by their mental illness. 

 

The Assistant Program Coordinator takes on a leadership role working alongside Residential Counselors to provide direct support to people served and provides direct supervision to the overnight staff (this is not an overnight position).  They also provide administrative assistance to the Program Coordinator and assist with program scheduling, budgets and team meetings. 

 

Other Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living, which includes direct care duties, hygiene (personal care), lifting, assisting with transfers, medication administration, documentation, assisting with group therapy, transportation, behavioral intervention, role modeling, and recreational activities. 
• Implement activities that facilitate the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
• Assist with staff supervision and other assigned meetings.
• Participate in on-call rotation. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. required. 
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

About Us:

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

 

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.

 

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

 

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

 

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

 

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled Veteran status.