Client and Community Employment Services Program Director Job at Vinfen, Boston, MA

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  • Vinfen
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Salary: $50,000 / year

New Hire Sign On Bonus: $3000; $1000 upon completion of 30 days, $1000 upon completion of 6 months, $1000 upon completion of 12 months

The Program Director of the Client and Community Empowerment (CCES) program provides leadership in the planning and implementation of services geared toward organizing and sponsoring events to raise the awareness of the general public, community leaders, and government officials about mental health and mental illness. Develop group supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including transitional age youth and homeless populations. Exercises significant judgment and initiative in all areas of the operation which relate to the mission of CCES in helping to reduce stigma and discrimination through partnerships with community members and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Organize and sponsor events to raise the awareness of the general public, community leaders, and government officials about mental health and mental illness.
  • Provide opportunities for Participants and the general public to take part in shared activities.
  • Provide both individual and system advocacy for persons with mental health challenges.
  • Provide access to services and supports to meet the needs of Participants to enable them to live, work,and participate in their communities, thus promoting a greater understanding of one another.
  • Help reduce stigma and discrimination by working on various projects and events in the Greater Boston area.
  • Offer peer to peer support and mentoring opportunities.
  • Emphasize use of and participation in natural supports in the community to promote recovery.
  • Promote empowerment and skill building experiences for Participants.
  • Direct and manage the activities of CCES staff. Provide direction, supervision, and coaching in areas of event planning, community partnerships, and budget expenditures. Advise facilitation in specialized approaches for working with individuals. Conduct performance, planning, and review sessions. Apply recognition and rewards programs, counseling, disciplinary and corrective action programs, as necessary.
  • Participate in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring new staff members appropriate to the position. Help refine job descriptions and job listings. Provide orientation for new staff members. Utilize staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving outcomes and fulfilling the mission of CCES.
  • Attend staff meetings, DMH meetings, and planning meetings regarding CCES activities.
  • Work with Friends of Metro Boston Advisory Committee. Attend meetings and report on events

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
  • 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
  • Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
  • Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

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