Description

The Program Manager is responsible for the Management and for the successful and efficient delivery of a skills training program for nursing assistants and home health aides preparing for the state exam and a career in the health care field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide direct classroom and laboratory instruction for students as well as supervision of instruction by teaching staff.
Follow established curriculum and make modifications needed for students, ensuring that training adheres to DPH/DPL standards and best educational practices.
Maintain ongoing knowledge of the requirements for an individual to be eligible to become a NA/HHA under the Mass Department of Public Health regulations for NA/HHA training and communicate this information to students.
Ensure the tracking of daily attendance and its entry information into program database(s).
Assess skill level and knowledge acquisition of students on a continuing basis with observation and testing; including student proficiency in nursing assistant core skills, completing documentation of the date when the skill was demonstrated on the checklist.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

A current Massachusetts Nursing License in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with educational experience requirements outlined per Massachusetts state law.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in allied health training and in workforce development with target population of economically disadvantaged adults and youth.
Previous teaching experience required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with sensitivity to the needs of multicultural/multilingual students and the ability to support individual learning styles and levels.
Prior related experience working in a nursing facility required.
Strong commitment to supporting students to reach their full potential
Bilingual preferred.
Strong writing and typing skills with attention to detail.
Proficient computer skills and user experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Outlook as well as videoconferencing platforms Zoom and Teams.