Program Director at Prospect Meadow Farm
Hatfield, PA - USA
Job Summary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Parental leave
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition assistance
Fulltime
Location: Hatfield Massachusetts
Salary : $52000.00 annually
ServiceNets Prospect Meadow Farm is a nonprofit social enterprise working farm and vocational training program that empowers physically mentally developmentally and economically challenged individuals to find meaningful activity through work in agriculture and trade related fields. Over 100 individuals receive year-round vocational training and paid employment at Prospect Meadow Farm and its affiliated café the Rooster Café. Farming on over 10 acres Prospect Meadow Farm specializes in shiitake mushrooms local eggs and mixed vegetables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee program and vocational training.
- Ensure program is effective and use best practices in therapeutic vocational training.
- Work directly with trainees in assessment goal setting and planning for guidance and support needed.
- Oversee day-to-day farm and related social enterprises operations.
- Ensure farm and social enterprise operations are in compliance with regulations in services provided safety and agriculture.
- Engage with the community families of trainees local organizations and other businesses as directed by Vice President of Vocational Services.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the vocation training program on a regular basis and provide reports to the Vice President of Vocational Services.
- Manage the programs expenses and communicating any unexpected expenses or concerns in a timely manner.
- Maintain preparedness to handle emergencies or crises with immediate support and coordinating with other professionals when needed.
- Supervise and support job coaches and other staff members including hiring training scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (such as human services agriculture or vocational education) preferred.
- Two or more years of experience managing a team in a human services program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to pass comprehensive background checks (CORI/SORI/OIG/DPPC/Fingerprint).
- Ability to connect with people.
- A deep belief in the potential of every human being.
- Excellent communication computer and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of DDS regulations (115 CMR 7.00) and person-centered planning principles applicable to vocational and employment support services.
- Must possess a valid drivers license held for a minimum of six months.
- Maintain valid state-mandated minimums for personal auto insurance.
- Reliable personal transportation is required.
- Must meet Physical requirements in mobility movement endurance climate tolerance mechanical operations vision and hearing.
- Generous PTO (time-off) package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition remission for eligible classes.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- And much more...
Compensation: $52000.00 per year
ServiceNet is a non-profit agency supporting people with mental health challenges developmental disabilities brain injuries homelessness and more. We offer great benefits room to grow and plenty of rewarding opportunities. Wed love for you to join us!
At ServiceNet you will make a real difference. Whether youre working in residential direct care clinical care peer support or other valuable roles youll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting our community.
And with over 3000 employees and over 100 programs across western Massachusetts were confident theres a role thats the right fit for you.
Required Experience:
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Essential Human Services For People Living With Mental Health Challenges, Developmental Disability, Brain Injury, Substance Abuse, And More.