Program Manager
Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team!
*****SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000!! ($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)*****
At Wayside, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity- focused community that approaches client care as a matter of social justice. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year.
Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness.
- Tuition, training & student loan reimbursement
- PTO Package: 3 Wellness Days (time off), 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 weeks of vacation (in your first year)
- A learning environment – free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc.
- Financial health supports
- Equity focused medical benefits
- Teamwork atmosphere Career development support – a great place to grow your career!!!
DMH FLEX Program Manager
(South County/Charlton)
Starting Salary:$ 70,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment; pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside’s Charlton site is seeking full-time Program Manager responsible for the management, oversight, and daily operation of the Department of Mental Health (DMH) FLEX contract providing community-based services for a cohort of 20 youth and young adults with mental health needs and their families. Services provided by a team made up of Clinicians, Therapeutic Support Workers, Young Adult Peer Mentors, and/or Parent/Caregiver Peer Supports.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinates referrals and liaisons with DMH.
- Manages data and reporting requirements, participates in monthly utilization reviews, and other quality improvement activities.
- Supervise MA/BA level interns and Masters and Bachelors Level staff as applicable.
- Participate in internal agency committees, work groups, and other cross-program/cross-component activities.
- Some direct service work with youth and families is part of the position.
- Demonstrate an ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Have good time management and organization skills.
- Demonstrates high quality skilled communication centered in equity and curiosity (i.e. ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate at all levels, strong client engagement skills, etc.).
- Believes in the Agency mission and values.
- Is a member of the program's management team and is committed to building and supporting a diverse workplace.
- Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other related human service field. Independent licensure is NOT required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth with mental health needs.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!
Other details
- Job Family 5404
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education Master’s Degree
- Charlton, MA 01507, USA