Program Manager - Military veterans preferred

Community Resources for Justice



Location: Leicester, MA, USA
Req Number: Req #347
Date Posted: Monday, April 8, 2024

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks (FREE Calm Premium Subscription), and much more!

About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Program Managers to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, exempt position that will be working in our Leicester, MA location.
This position is eligible for benefits and has a salary starting at $52,000/year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide for the staffing and operation of a specific residence, including hiring and scheduling staff, budgeting, shopping, cleaning etc.

Ensure individuals maintain a clean, safe and healthy home environment.

Implement all ISP objectives for Residential and CPS as well as ADL’s.

Facilitate communications between Service Coordinators, other Community Strategies staff, family members and other relevant parties.

Evaluate staff performance at least annually and provide on-going supervision to all staff.

Ensure that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with DHHS and Community Strategies regulations and policies.

Foster good relations with neighbors, local merchants and the community at large to promote a better living standard for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ensure that personal, medical and nursing care, behavior plans, teaching programs and other services are delivered by program staff in an appropriate and consistent manner.

Empower individuals to speak out for themselves, initiate ideas, and exercise choice about needed supports. Provide for normal developmental experiences by informing and encouraging individuals to participate in social and cultural activities in the community.

Performs other job-related projects and activities as requested or directed.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred

Have previous supervisory experience/demonstrated ability with residential staff.

Have background in Human Services with strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills (Minimum 3 years of relevant work)

First Aid, CPR, Participation in Medication Administration Program, Fire Safety, and Human Rights Training

Individual is required to meet safe driver guidelines as established by employer’s insurance carrier.

About Us
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.


CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.

CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Other details

Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $52,000.00
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