Assistant Program Manager - SAL 1 (2788)
About The Position
Alternatives, Inc. in Hillsborough, NJ is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities and help oversee supervised apartments. This role offers a competitive wage of $22.00/hr ($24.00 on weekends) and great perks including paid training, annual raises, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, and eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program. The company has been dedicated to providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses for over 40 years, offering services such as residential, behavior support, support coordination, and recreation. They strive to enable clients to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community using a person-centered philosophy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks and a drug screen
- Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening
- Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training
- Basic computer skills
- Compassionate
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Desire to make a difference
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with developmental disabilities and help oversee supervised apartments.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living such as administering medication, cooking meals, performing personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments.
- Assist in the implementation of individual behavioral plans.
- Teach new skills and help residents achieve goals using effective teaching and mentoring techniques.
- Encourage resident interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities based on individual preferences and behavioral plans.
- Report any concerns about resident health and safety.
- Keep documentation accurate and up-to-date.
- Assist the Group Home Manager with staff scheduling, budgeting, communication with doctors' offices and parents/guardians, and perform fire drills.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Annual raises
- Mileage reimbursement
- Staff appreciation events
- Employee recognition awards
- Health and wellness fairs
- Eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
