ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER - Rosedale 3
Role summary
Life's WORC is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to provide support and oversight to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, assisting with daily living activities, and providing training and support according to program plans. The Assistant Program Manager will also supervise residential staff, assist with scheduling and personnel matters, and participate in staff selection and evaluation. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, adhering to agency policies and quality standards, and operating agency vehicles. The position requires a High School Diploma, one year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, and a valid driver's license. A six-month supervisory experience is preferred. The role requires flexibility and on-call accessibility.
- *This shift is 40 hours per week (Tues - Sat 12pm - 8pm). Must be able to work flexible as needed .*
- *The pay rate for this position is $24.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package*
- Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:
- - Very affordable health and dental insurance
- - Company Matching 403(b) program
- - Generous Paid Time Off policy
- - Tuition and text book reimbursement
- - regular incremental bonuses
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- One year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Six months’ supervisory experience preferred
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
- 24/7 On-Call accessibility
- Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, training of residential staff and other delegated tasks
- Provide on-going supervision of residential staff
- Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
- Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the person’s program plan
- Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
- Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
- General lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
- Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
- Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
- Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs with Residence Manager
- Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with and in the absence of the Residence Manager that drive operational processes
- Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
- Responsible for adhering to agency policies (Cash Policy, Medisked Attestation etc.)
- Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
- *This shift is 40 hours per week. Flexibility Needed.*
About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer