ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER - Elmont
About The Position
The Assistant Program Manager supports the operation of a residence serving people with developmental disabilities. The role provides protective oversight, supervision and training for residential staff, and assistance to people supported with daily living and community activities. It also helps maintain safe and quality operations, agency vehicles, records, and compliance with agency policies. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with flexibility as needed and 24/7 on-call accessibility. Pay is $24.50 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle.
- Ability to perform general lifting, such as laundry and groceries.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence, including 24/7 on-call accessibility.
- Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, residential staff training, and other delegated tasks.
- Provide ongoing supervision of residential staff.
- Assist and instruct each person in basic activities of daily living.
- Provide training and support to each person in accordance with their program plan.
- Participate in staff selection and evaluation.
- Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification.
- Perform general lifting, such as laundry and groceries.
- Drive agency vehicles safely and participate in the agency driver safety course.
- Handle New York State vehicle inspections and routine maintenance of agency vehicles.
- Conduct road tests for prospective and current employees using agency vehicles, following agency procedures.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment, including weekly walk-throughs with the Residence Manager.
- Ensure adherence to agency quality standards and, in conjunction with or in the absence of the Residence Manager, make decisions that drive operational processes.
- Become skilled in agency software, including Medisked, Outlook, and Ultipro.
- Adhere to agency policies, including the Cash Policy and Medisked Attestation.
- Assist people supported with planning, coordinating, and attending community integration and inclusion activities at home and in the community.
Benefits
- Affordable health and dental insurance.
- Company-matching 403(b) program.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Tuition and textbook reimbursement.
- Regular incremental bonuses.
- Paid training and opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
