Assistant to the Manager at Better Community Living in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Employment Status

• Part time - 8 hours per week


• Reports to Residential Manager

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant to the Manager provides additional support to the Residential Manager.  The Assistant to the Manager will not act as Supervisor or take disciplinary action toward other bargaining unit members.

Duties of this position may include assisting the Manager in any and/or all of the following:

●    Medication auditing, ordering, documentation of delivery
●    Staff scheduling, finding coverage, payroll
●    Preparation and follow-up tasks related to consumer medical appointments
●    Attending medical appointments
●    Tasks related  to preparation and implementation of an ISP
●    Verification of data collection and documentation
●    Communication with other service providers, families or DDS
●    Documentation of financial transactions
●    Providing orientation and training for other employees
●    Documentation of any incidents or medical issues

Working Conditions

• Physical activities include but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, etc.


• Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally.


• Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.


• The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts, moving vehicles, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED


• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US drivers license for 3 years.


• Time management and writing skills


• Successful applicants must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check.


• All applicants must be able to become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and MAP certified within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience in human services

Salary: 10% above current rate as outlines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits:  BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition, and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.

Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs. Please inform us of any necessary accommodations to the application process.