Program Manager I (Youth Residential)
About The Position
Albertina Kerr is seeking a Program Manager to lead an adolescent youth residential group home in Marion County. The position is based on-site at Weathers Group Home in Salem, Oregon. The Program Manager leads, mentors, and trains staff to follow the organization’s core competencies, policies and procedures, and administrative rules, and to develop and implement individual support plans. The role also coordinates necessary or desired services for each individual supported. The Program Manager fills in as a Direct Support Professional when needed to maintain staffing ratios and serves as the primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, five days per week. The role includes preventing and resolving conflicts and leading and managing change. The position is suited to a confident, collaborative problem-solver and multitasker who is energized by leading teams to provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of experience delivering attendant care to children 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 to crisis situations in a calm, professional manner.
- Licensed driver with at least two years of driving experience and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.
- Criminal background check required.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of two or more individuals.
- Group home and management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and train staff in the organization’s core competencies, policies and 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 necessary to ensure staffing ratios.
- Act 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 insurance benefits.
- Paid dental insurance benefits.
- Paid vision insurance 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
