Assistant Program Manager- Intensive Group

MyPath•Oconomowoc, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesee Lake School is currently seeking an Assistant Program Manager for their Intensive Residential program. This is a full-time, hourly role focused on delivering hands-on leadership to program staff and direct support to residents. Flexibility is required to meet the evolving needs of the students and team, including participation in the on-call rotation. Weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required based on staffing or student needs. Regular travel to community settings and off-site activities is expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of relevant work experience required.
2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a therapeutic & supportive environment required.
Must hold and maintain agency status as a driver with an acceptable driving record.
Must complete additional training within 4 months of starting the position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and 2:1 support of students with intensive needs in living, activity, school, and community settings.
Assist with daily routines including personal care, nutrition, and safety support.
Monitor and implement individual support and behavior plans.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of student progress, health, and activities.
Support community integration and help foster students’ independence through consistent structure and encouragement.
Provide guidance and role modeling to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in day-to-day care and emergency situations.
Support new hire training, onboarding, and reinforcement of care protocols and behavior management strategies.
Support and implement agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in individual treatment plans and/or education plans as established by a Licensed Therapist and the treatment team.
Monitors purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services for students and program area.
Processes monthly receipts and credit card statement and updates the budget ledger.
Assist with preparing and managing staff schedules, transportation plans, and activity coordination.
Respond to staffing call-ins and help secure coverage while communicating with the Program Manager.
Collaborate with the Program Manager, Program Coordinator, and team members to meet resident and program needs.
Maintain clear, professional communication with staff, guardians, external providers, and stakeholders.
Attend and contribute to meetings including Individual Treatment planning and medication reviews.
Works as a part of an interdisciplinary team that includes therapists, case coordinators, SLPs, OTs, medical staff, and education staff, collaborating to champion use of behavioral and intensive therapeutic interventions and strategies across programs with GLS.
Works with internal teams to transition students to a specific group.
Provides training, modeling, and consultation for program teams as students transition and integrates into standardized programming.