ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER - Elmont

Life's WORC•Town of Hempstead, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Manager supports people with developmental disabilities living in a residence and helps oversee residential staff and daily operations. The role includes providing protective oversight, supporting people with daily living activities and individualized program plans, and helping them participate in community integration activities. The Assistant Program Manager also assists with staffing, training, scheduling, operational decisions, quality standards, vehicle upkeep, and agency policy compliance. The position is based in Elmont and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Flexibility is needed, and the role requires 24/7 on-call accessibility. Pay is $24.50 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle.
Ability to complete the AMAP course and annual recertification.
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.
Be accessible for 24/7 on-call coverage.
Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, residential staff training, and other delegated tasks.
Provide ongoing supervision of residential staff.
Provide assistance and instruction with basic activities of daily living.
Provide training and support in accordance with each person’s program plan.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff.
Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification.
Drive agency vehicles, demonstrate safe driving practices, and participate in the agency driver safety course.
Be responsible for NYS vehicle inspections and routine maintenance of agency vehicles.
Conduct road tests for prospective and current employees in agency vehicles, following Life’s WORC road test procedures.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment, including weekly walk-throughs with the Residence Manager.
Ensure adherence to agency quality standards and make operational decisions in conjunction with, and in the absence of, the Residence Manager.
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.
Perform general lifting, such as laundry and groceries.