My friend Deborah Flaschen founded 3LPlace, a whole new concept in post 22 living, located in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their slogan is: Learning, Living, Linking Adults with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities<\/p>\n
3L is booming with success and growth! They are now ready to hire a Director for the Life College. Here is the description of 3L and the job offering:
\n3LPLACE LIFE COLLEGE DIRECTOR \u2013 JOB POSTING
\nSomerville, MA
\n3LPlace is a dynamic, model community for adults with autism and other developmental
\ndisabilities designed to empower them to live fruitful, engaged, and supported lives over
\ntheir lifespan. The 3LPlace Life College opened in November 2014. The Life College is
\nthe first point of entry to 3LPlace. It is a two to three year residential instruction program
\nfocussed on developing capabilities and skills needed to live a productive, satisfying,
\nhealthy, and connected adult life.
\nThe 3LPlace Life College is a12-month, 24 hour\/7 day a week program. For the most
\npart, Students\/Members enter throughout the year, as they turn 22 years old. Once students
\ncomplete the Transition Program, they will participate in 3LPlace\u2019s Community
\nProgram, or the 3LClubhouse that serves individuals over the lifespan. 3LPlace\u2019s Life
\nCollege plans to grow at a rate of approximately six students per year, until it reaches a
\nmaximum of 20 full-time students. Our Community Members program may grow a bit
\nfaster as both graduating Students\/Members from the Life College and Members from
\noutside the Life College are welcome to join. The number of Members in our Community
\nMembers program will be approximately 120 at maximum. However our 3LClubhouse,
\na part-time drop in program will enable us to engage a larger number of total participants.
\nThe Board of Directors is seeking a highly qualified, dedicated professional to serve as
\nDirector of the 3LPlace Life College and help it flourish in the years to come.
\nThe 3LPlace Life College Director will be expected to provide management leadership
\nfor the Life College community including the implementation of our innovative, multidisciplinary
\nTransition Curriculum. The 3LPlace Life College Director will be responsible
\nfor coordination of this curriculum, student recruitment, as well as staff hiring, supervision,
\nevaluation, and development. The 3LPlace Life College Director will have an initial
\nstaff of 11, of which 4 are direct reports. The staff at 3LPlace is expected to grow
\nsignificantly as student enrollment grows.
\nThe 3LPlace Life College employs a Director of Developmental and Therapeutic Services
\nand utilizes an outside consultant to further advise on therapeutic, instructional, and
\ncurricular elements of the Life College.
\nThe 3LPlace Life College Director will play a key role in the evolution of 3LPlace as it
\nexpands from a Life College for transitioning young adults into a robust community for
\nlifelong learning.
\nSuccessful candidates for this position must enjoy developing relationships, teaching,
\nmentoring, and working in a creative, flexible environment.
\nRESPONSIBILITIES:
\n\u2022 Responsible for operation of 3LPlace Life College program and facilities: supervise
\nstaff of 11 people, with 4 direct reports (staff size will grow significantly
\nas enrollment expands); ensure stream of potential Life College participants; supervise
\nstudent intake process which includes a thorough-going student and family
\napplication, evaluation, and sometimes financial aid process in an effort to assure
\nstudent body diversity and best fit for 3LPlace Life College.
\n\u2022 Serve as chief of staff, providing direction, supervision, staff training and development
\nfor program and support staff.
\n\u2022 Give vision and leadership to the strategic and day-to-day program implementation
\nof 3LPlace Life College.
\n\u2022 Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans
\nwith the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized
\nby the board.
\n\u2022 Prepare and monitor the annual budget for 3LPlace Life College.
\n\u2022 Oversee financial and quality management relationship with the Department of
\nDevelopmental Services (DDS) and other agencies of the Commonwealth of
\nMassachusetts.
\n\u2022 Ensure that the 3LPlace Board of Directors is fully informed on the Life College
\nand all critical factors influencing it.
\n\u2022 Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with
\ncommunity groups and organizations.
\n\u2022 Represent the 3LPlace Life College to agencies, organizations, and the general
\npublic.
\n\u2022 Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality
\npeople.
\nQUALIFICATIONS:
\n\u2022 Master\u2019s Degree or higher in education or therapeutic discipline (i.e., social work,
\ncounseling, occupational therapy, art therapy, etc.)
\n\u2022 Significant experience required preferably with young adults with developmental
\ndisabilities.
\n\u2022 Supervisory, general and financial management, and leadership experience
\nrequired with proven track record
\n\u2022 Experience working with volunteer boards
\n\u2022 Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision making skills
\n\u2022 Ability to work in a flexible, ever changing environment
\nSALARY AND BENEFITS:
\nCompensation (plus benefits) commensurate with experience of applicant and consistent
\nwith that offered by growing, vibrant non-profit entities.
\nCONTACT:
\nDeborah Flaschen
\nPresident, 3LPlace Inc.
\ndflaschen@3LPlace.org
\n617-566-5262
\n3LPlace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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