Assistant Program Manager

About This Role

The Assistant Program Manager provides protective oversight and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting with daily living activities, staff training, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
• Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, training of residential staff and other delegated tasks
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Be available to all staff for coaching and observation around Person-Centered Supports
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including 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
• Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year experience working with people with developmental disabilities, 6 months supervisory experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Six months’ supervisory experience

Benefits