Assistant Program Manager - Torrington
About The Position
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking an Assistant Program Manager in the town of Torrington, CT at our Woodside Residential Group Home. Our residential staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery. Woodside is dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for individuals with persistent psychiatric conditions, enabling them to live safely and successfully within the community. The program is specifically designed to support clients who have experienced longstanding challenges with community living and have a history of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations. ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER ROLE: The residential Assistant Program Manager assists the Program Manager in the day-to-day scheduling and management of the team, as well as assorted administrative functions. The position also serves as a highly effective direct care staff and the assistant manager is expected to model behavior for the direct care staff and the clients and promote house culture. The Assistant Manager will also be responsible for suggesting and implementing program improvements and potentially assisting with program design for new pilot programs. The Assistant Manager is an individual who has demonstrated a high degree of responsibility and ability to manage details. The position can be used as a first step for direct care staff to demonstrate management abilities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- At least 2 year experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Valid license and a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
- Approved criminal background and driving check
Nice To Haves
- Cheerful, outward-going personality
- Demonstrates patience, caring and compassion
- Prior experience managing a team
- High energy level; self-initiated
- Open, direct interpersonal style
- Organized, efficient, and flexible
Responsibilities
- Assists the Program Manager in the day-to-day scheduling and management of the team
- Assorted administrative functions
- Serves as a highly effective direct care staff
- Model behavior for the direct care staff and the clients and promote house culture
- Suggesting and implementing program improvements
- Potentially assisting with program design for new pilot programs
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 2 weeks' paid vacation in your first year of service
- Additional paid personal days
- 8 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
