Assistant Program Director - New Adult

About the role

Earn a living while making a difference! Crystal Springs is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director for a residence for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Hours are Monday to Friday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM when on call, and Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM when off call. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $26.50 per hour based on experience and education. A flexible schedule offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises daily residential and program activities, including supervision of staff and maintenance of the residence(s).
• Affords assessments, teaching, and support to individuals in daily living skills such as personal care, hygiene, and safety.
• Maintains a respectful and dignified living environment for all individuals at all times.
• Organizes and facilitates opportunities for community integration in leisure, vocational areas, and maintains open communication with individuals and their families/guardians, service coordinators, various departments, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates and supervises community inclusion/activities, banking and budget management, cooking, shopping, programming, day program or vocational attendance, and monitoring effectiveness through data collection.
• Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) goals and objectives and behavioral plans.
• Administers medications as established by MAP certification.
• Accompanies individuals to medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities via agency vehicle or staff car.
• Ensures review of individual's goals/objectives in treatment team meetings on a regular basis.
• Provides crisis assessment, prevention, and needed intervention using Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques as trained.
• Provides on-call coverage as scheduled and ability to work various shifts.
• Identifies needs for and arranges for attainment of additional support services.
• Provides specialized training and instruction to residential supporters, community supporters, and other support staff.
• Ensures duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner and attends appropriate meetings.
• Cooperates and participates in internal investigations.

Qualifications

• MAP Certification ($0.48 per hour)

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervision skills
• Ability to teach and support daily living skills
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of adult developmental disabilities

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Sign-on Bonus up to $2,500.00
• Shift Differentials: Second shift Monday - Friday: $2.00 per hour, Third shift Monday - Friday: $1.00, All Shifts Saturday and Sunday: $3.00 per hour

Pay

• $22.00 to $26.50 per hour based on experience and education

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM when on call
• Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM when off call