Vinfen

Program Specialist (Brain Injury)

Location US-MA-Braintree
ID 2025-3358
Position Type
Part-Time
Remote
No
Salary
USD $36,895.00/Yr.
Monday
9am- 3pm
Tuesday
9am- 3pm
Wednesday
9am- 3pm
Thursday
9am- 3pm
Friday
9am- 3pm

Overview

 

The Program Specialist provides leadership on required program systems, policies, and procedures, assuring the completion of outcomes, including the administration of information, evaluation, development, management, and reporting within the organization. Assists in the hiring, development, and training of staff in the implementation of an array of systems. Ensures proper standards and regulations are adhered to as required by the agency and external funding sources. Exercises professional judgment and initiative regarding specific program and personnel needs. Mentors and advises staff in how to develop and network strategic relationships with peers, family members, professional, state, business, internal and community stakeholders. The Program Specialist will be a member of the new development team and participate in all required aspects of expansion

The Program Specialist has a range of duties including:

  • Provides a level of expertise and training in program systems, as needed.
  • Provides direction, training, and coaching; conduct program reviews, provides guidance on career development.
  • Trains staff in responding to internal and external data collection and reporting requests.
  • Coaches staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving operational and fiscal goal.
  • Directs and manages the activities of programs and program staff during vacancies, in conjunction with the SPD and DOS,
  • Mentors and trains staff in providing outreach and creation of environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered.
  • Persists in outreach to engage "hard to reach" individuals.
  • Maintains and enhances staff's knowledge of industry issues, trends, and techniques.
  • Assists in hiring staff, as necessary.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Keywords: Brain injury, staff training, on-site support, Non-profit, team leader

About Vinfen

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!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
  • CPR and First Aid may be required within two weeks of hire
  • Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
  • Other training as assigned

Additional Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of human services relative to current assignment Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues Excellent organizational and writing skills
  • Ability to balance many competing priorities Ability to negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to provide leadership and team management to staff. Knowledge of operations management procedures and practices Knowledge of risk management
  • Knowledge and use of different learning and communication styles, Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills

Pay Range

USD $36,895.00 - USD $36,895.00 /Yr.

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