Program Manager I (Adult Residential)
About The Position
Albertina Kerr is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead an adult residential group home in Cornelius, Oregon. The role supports the organization’s mission to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality support by leading, mentoring, and training staff to implement core competencies, policies, procedures, and administrative rules. The role oversees development and implementation of individual support plans and coordinates necessary or desired services for each person supported. The Program Manager may fill in as a Direct Support Professional to maintain staffing ratios and serves as the primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, five days per week. The position also involves preventing and resolving conflicts and leading and managing change. This is an on-site position in an adult residential group home. The ideal candidate has group home and management experience and is energized by leading teams to provide programs and services for the people supported.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of experience delivering attendant care to adults in a setting regulated by the Oregon Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority.
- Verbal and written English proficiency sufficient to communicate with people supported, coworkers, and community members.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to relate effectively with clients and families.
- Ability to respond calmly and professionally to crisis situations.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
- Licensed driver with at least two years of driving experience and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.
- Ability to meet background-check and reference-check requirements.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of two or more individuals is preferred.
- Group home and management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and train staff to implement core competencies, policies, procedures, and administrative rules.
- Ensure the development and implementation of individual support plans.
- Coordinate necessary or desired services for each individual supported.
- Fill in as a Direct Support Professional when needed to ensure staffing ratios.
- Serve as the primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, five days per week.
- Prevent and resolve conflicts.
- Lead and manage change.
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 with company match.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan providing resources for mental health, pet insurance, and financial counseling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
