Assistant Program Manager (Youth Residential)
About The Position
Albertina Kerr is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to work in the Weathers Group Home, a youth residential group home in Salem, Oregon. The role supports youth ages 10–17 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their goals and desired lifestyles. The Assistant Program Manager assists the Program Manager with staff peer support, creating a positive work environment, and financial oversight. The position is a day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an additional weekend on-call rotation one to two times per month; additional compensation is provided for on-call work. The position is covered by the SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field.
- Familiarity with medication usage and side effects.
- Good math, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to make decisions in response to incidents as they arise.
- Ability to relate effectively with supported youth.
- Ability to meet agency driving requirements: current and valid driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience verifiable through the DMV, and no more than two moving-violation infractions in the past two years.
- Ability to lift over 25 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth.
Responsibilities
- Train and schedule staff and provide peer support.
- Maintain a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and safety.
- Provide motivation and feedback to staff.
- Address conflict, facilitate resolution, and model professional and positive relationships.
- Monitor staff training, Incident Reports, ISP goals, BSPs, and other support documents.
- Fill in when needed to ensure compliance with staffing ratios or to mentor staff.
- Work with the Program Manager to maintain client finances and manage the program budget.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community and governmental agencies, families, guardians, and agency support staff.
- Participate in Licensing Reviews and Self-Assessments and work with the Program Manager on Plans of Improvement.
- Interact with people served in ways that demonstrate respect, enhance dignity, build self-esteem, and empower personal choice.
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
- Paid basic life and accident insurance
- Paid internal training and career development
- Paid holidays and generous time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), with resources for mental health, pet insurance, and financial counseling
- Additional compensation for on-call work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
