{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e4d0d8aa5a225ace46a17385","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4d0d8aa5a225ace46a17385","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4d0d8aa5a225ace46a17385","title":"Assistant Program Director","description":"About us!\nEmpowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.\nWhy work for us?\nAs a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:\n| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules |\n| Opportunities for Advancement | Quarterly Appreciation Events |\n| Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |\nThe role!\nPosition: Residential Assistant Program Director\nLocation: Reading, MA\nPay rate: $21.00 per hour\nHours: Full-time, 40 hours per week\nBenefits of Working for us!\nPay increases after 1 year and 3 years of service, pending performance evaluations\n3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees\nLow-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment\nPotential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations\nSummary & Responsibilities\nThe Assistant Program Director is responsible for supporting the Director in the day-to-day operations of the program, including implementing agency policy and practice and ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements of the DDS.\nProviding personal care and assistance to the people supported consistent with both their physical needs and defined support plans.\nImplementing policies, practices and procedures of the Residential Program. This position protects the rights, freedoms and confidentiality and supervises the medical, nutritional health and general welfare of individuals living within the program.\nOverall supervision of the medical health, nutritional standards, educational and general welfare of the residents. Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan and its periodic review, in collaboration with other participants.\nParticipating in the screening and selection of all individuals being considered for admission to the program, in conjunction with the Program Director and Program Coordinator, as well soliciting, screening, and interviewing candidates for staff openings at the program.\nQualifications\nMust have active MAP certification\nHigh School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred)\nManagement or supervisory experience preferred\nAt least 2 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is required\nA passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must\nValid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record\nMust pass company background and reference checks\nCheck out our website: https://communitasma.org/\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $21.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nHigh school or equivalent (Required)\nExperience:\nSupervisor: 1 year (Preferred)\nIndividuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification:\nMAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification (Required)\nDriver's License (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nReading, MA (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nReading, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Communitas","rawCompany":"communitas","city":"Reading","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.575Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"39-9041.00","title":"Residential Advisors","slug":"residential-advisors"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"623210","title":"Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities","slug":"residential-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-facilities"},{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"},{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Program Director","description":"About us!\nEmpowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.\nWhy work for us?\nAs a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:\n| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules |\n| Opportunities for Advancement | Quarterly Appreciation Events |\n| Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |\nThe role!\nPosition: Residential Assistant Program Director\nLocation: Reading, MA\nPay rate: $21.00 per hour\nHours: Full-time, 40 hours per week\nBenefits of Working for us!\nPay increases after 1 year and 3 years of service, pending performance evaluations\n3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees\nLow-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment\nPotential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations\nSummary & Responsibilities\nThe Assistant Program Director is responsible for supporting the Director in the day-to-day operations of the program, including implementing agency policy and practice and ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements of the DDS.\nProviding personal care and assistance to the people supported consistent with both their physical needs and defined support plans.\nImplementing policies, practices and procedures of the Residential Program. 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Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan and its periodic review, in collaboration with other participants.\nParticipating in the screening and selection of all individuals being considered for admission to the program, in conjunction with the Program Director and Program Coordinator, as well soliciting, screening, and interviewing candidates for staff openings at the program.\nQualifications\nMust have active MAP certification\nHigh School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred)\nManagement or supervisory experience preferred\nAt least 2 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is required\nA passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must\nValid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record\nMust pass company background and reference checks\nCheck out our website: https://communitasma.org/\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $21.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nHigh school or equivalent (Required)\nExperience:\nSupervisor: 1 year (Preferred)\nIndividuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification:\nMAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification (Required)\nDriver's License (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nReading, MA (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nReading, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.575Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.575Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Communitas","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Reading","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e4d0d8aa5a225ace46a17385"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4d0d8aa5a225ace46a17385"}}