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Program Manager

2/26/2026

The Program Manager will lead the team of Recovery Support Specialists by managing daily scheduling, training staff on policies, and overseeing day-to-day program services to ensure sensitive and therapeutic treatment for women in recovery. Responsibilities also include collaborating with residents to identify needs, implementing evidence-based practices, and managing core administrative functions like revenue collection and census reporting.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Volunteers of America of Massachusetts helps more than 3,000 individuals and their families annually through an array of residential and outpatient services including Residential Treatment Services, Veteran Services, Re-Entry, Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, and Independent and Assisted Living for seniors. VOA is committed to helping those in need reach their full potential through comprehensive treatment that gives people the skills, tools, and support to restore emotional and financial independence. We puts clients first. We focus on client strengths, needs, abilities, and their preferences, specializing in client-centered, trauma-informed care based on a harm reduction framework. Our programs are safe and supportive with the ultimate goal of every client to be self-sufficient and successfully reach their full potential in work, family, and relationships. Our clients arrive in our care in acute crisis; not only are they in the early phase of substance use and disorder treatment, they are likely to have a mental health diagnosis, be homeless, disengaged from the labor market, lost child custody, justice-involved, and experience chronic relapse and demoralized by feelings of shame and self-punishment. Simply put, we engage with the hardest to serve clients.
About the Role

Description

The Opportunity: Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site

Pay: $60,000/year


Who We Are || VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help the most the services, support, and self-esteem they need to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated teams are committed to serving the whole person.


Hello House For Women is a great opportunity for candidates who are passionate about working with individuals on their path to recovery. The expanded, 28-bed space in Dorchester offers trauma-informed and integrated clinical support services for women living with substance abuse disorders.


As Program Manager, you’ll have a dynamic and critical role overseeing the day to day program services to promote sensitive and therapeutic treatment for women in recovery of substance use disorders. As Program Manager you will lead an incredible team of Recovery Support Specialists by managing the daily scheduling and training staff on policies and procedures. The Program Manager will collaborate with residents to identify their unique needs, goals, and challenges, and work with the leadership staff to ensure that each individual in the program receives personalized support throughout their recovery journey. By implementing evidence-based practices and recovery-oriented approaches, the Program Manager will empower direct care staff as they work with clients to develop life skills, establish healthy coping mechanisms, and build a supportive community.


Program Manager Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, guide and oversee Recovery Support Specialists employees and ensure all shifts are covered through thoughtful management of employee schedules.
  • Ensure a professional and hospitable program atmosphere to encourage client participation in treatment.
  • Work with Program Director and Clinical Supervisor to manage the intake process toward a full census and that clients are appropriate for the program level of care.
  • Provide support and participate in therapeutic milieu, including groups as needed.
  • Oversee core administrative functions of the program including collecting revenue, recording monthly costs, and ordering program supplies and food shopping.
  • Maintain a safe work environment for clients and staff. Conduct documented fire drills, incident reports and any escalate any issues or concerns to the Program Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
  • Record, maintain and submit accurate daily/monthly program census.
  • Work with Clinical Supervisor to identify needed areas of training for staff.
  • Review program EHR documentation and provide support and training where needed. Complete required clinical documentation and audits of client files.
  • Perform other duties as requested or required.


The Program Manager role is about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. As Program Manager, you’ll bring the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least two years of substance abuse disorder experience, or equivalent.
  • Experience in a wide variety or treatment modalities (Harm reduction, Medication Assisted Treatment, co-occurring modalities, Trauma Informed Care, etc.) also required.
  • Computer proficiency in electronic health records and MS Word and Outlook.


Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960’s to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges



For full-time employees, which includes our Program Manager, our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

  • Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer
  • Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • 24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions
  • Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more
  • Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition remission programs
  • Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)
  • Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment
  • 14 paid holidays, higher than industry average
  • Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership
  • Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.
  • Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment

VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Key Skills
SupervisionSchedulingTrainingPolicy ImplementationIntake ManagementTherapeutic Milieu ParticipationRevenue CollectionCost RecordingSupply OrderingSafety ManagementIncident ReportingCensus ManagementEHR DocumentationClinical AuditsEvidence-Based PracticesTrauma Informed Care
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareManagement & LeadershipAdministrative
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account403(b) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsuranceTuition Remission ProgramsLoan ForgivenessVacation BenefitsPaid HolidaysFitness/Wellness ReimbursementEmployee Discount ProgramCash Bonus
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