Assistant Program Manager
About The Position
JRI’s Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people with disabilities to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment, and day habilitation services. The program provides therapeutic and social supports to enrich their lives. The Assistant Program Manager provides supervision and oversight to a residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities, supports program operations and staff, and helps implement individual support strategies. The role includes after-hours and weekend on-call assistance and staff supervision.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years or older.
- At least 2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to obtain MAP, First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in oral and written form.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an agency vehicle.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related Human Service field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and oversight to a residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Prepare staff schedules and payroll reports.
- Manage program petty cash funds.
- Complete and maintain internal and external documentation, including health care assessments, appointment forms, and healthcare records.
- Manage individuals’ case records and other record-keeping systems.
- Assist with developing and implementing ISP support strategies.
- Communicate with other service providers, guardians, and families.
- Supervise program staff, provide performance feedback and hands-on training, and deliver formal training on healthcare issues.
- Supervise and delegate duties to direct care staff.
- Implement behavior plans and guidelines and train staff on them as needed.
- Provide on-call assistance and supervision to program staff after hours and on weekends.
Benefits
- $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and use it to serve clients.
- Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
- Blue Cross medical benefits.
- Delta Dental benefits.
- 401(k) matching up to $800 per year.
- Pension after 5 years of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
- Discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
- Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
