Are you committed to stopping domestic violence and are prepared for a leadership role in community change?

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as the Assistant Program Director in the Domestic Violence Services program at Behavioral Health Network!

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Domestic Violence Services program with the following:

• Providing leadership and direct supervision to the Domestic Violence supervisors who oversee victim and perpetrator service programs.
• Overseeing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, reporting, grants management, and training in conjunction with the Program Director.
• Overseeing implementation of best practices, program specifications, and regulations surrounding Domestic Violence guidelines.
• Assisting with staff meeting facilitation and planning.
• Assisting with grants, contract management, and consultation on funding resources.
• Providing effective ongoing evaluation of staff performance.
• Providing consultation, supervision, and training to staff.
• Responding to client/staff/provider complaints and mediating as needed.
• Implementing directions of senior management and attending management meetings, as required.
• Attending community-based meetings and committees as assigned by Program Director and/or Senior Management.
• Working collaboratively with Program Director as a liaison between BHN DV programs and local, state, and federal agencies.

Who are we?

Through BHN’s variety of Domestic Violence programs, we offer supportive individual and group services to help those who feel unsafe in their intimate partnerships or are questioning the health of their dating or partner relationships.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in the Assistant Program Director?

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related field (required).
• At least five years of related experience (required).
• At least three years of supervisory experience (required).
• Experience/expertise in Domestic Violence administration (required).
• Statutory required certification hours (required).
• Experience collaborating with Perpetrator accountability services (IPAEP) (preferred).
• Fluency with Social Justice framework for intimate partner violence.
• Familiarity with the intersection of untreated mental health, trauma, and intimate partner abuse (IPV).
• Familiarity/expertise with practices associated with survivor-led community-based practice.
• Familiarity/expertise with MA General Laws pertaining to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and harassment.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with internet, Microsoft office, and email systems (required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How do I apply to be the Assistant Program Director?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.