Program Manager II (Residential Care)
About The Position
At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Program Manager II who is ready to lead and empower two of our neighborhood adult group homes to help each individual we support achieve their full potential. As a Program Manager II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of support. You will lead, mentor, and train staff to implement our values, policies and procedures, and administrative rules to ensure the development and implementation of individual support plans. You will also be responsible for coordinating any necessary or desired services for each individual. You will fill-in as a Direct Support Professional when necessary to ensure staffing ratios and act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You will be key in preventing and resolving conflicts and leading and managing change. If you're a strong team player, a multi-tasker, and a problem solver who exhibits confidence in your decision-making, then we want you! This is an on-site position overseeing two residential adult group homes in the Milwaukie and Gladstone areas. Our ideal candidate will have group home and management experience and is energized by leading teams to provide incredible programs and services for the people we support. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits, paid holidays and time off, a retirement savings plan with company match, and much more. Join the team at Albertina Kerr and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other social barriers!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years’ education and/or experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related field.
- Verbal and written English language proficiency sufficient to communicate with people we support, co-workers, and community members.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to relate effectively with the people we support and families.
- Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm professional manner.
- Licensed driver with at least two years' driving experience required.
- A criminal background check is required.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and train staff to implement our values, policies and procedures, and administrative rules to ensure the development and implementation of individual support plans.
- Coordinating any necessary or desired services for each individual.
- Fill-in as a Direct Support Professional when necessary to ensure staffing ratios
- Act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.
- Preventing and resolving conflicts
- Leading and managing change
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
- Paid basic life & accident insurance and short- & long-term disability
- Paid internal training and career development
- Paid holidays and generous time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
