Assistant Program Manager

About the role

JRI’s Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment and day habilitation services. We provide therapeutic and social supports to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and oversight to a residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Prepare staff schedules and payroll reports
• Manage program petty cash funds
• Complete and maintain internal and external documentation including health care assessments, appointment forms, and healthcare records
• Manage individuals’ case records and other record keeping systems
• Assist with developing and implementing ISP support strategies
• Communicate with other service providers, guardians, and families
• Supervise program staff, providing oversight, feedback on performance, and hands-on training, including formal training on healthcare issues
• Supervise and delegate duties to direct care staff
• Implement and train staff on behavior plans and guidelines as needed
• Provide on-call assistance and supervision to program staff after hours and on weekends

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently (other than English) and use it to serve clients
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN)
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 per year and pension after 5 years of employment
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in the first year

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Service field preferred
• At least 2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to obtain MAP, First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written form
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an agency vehicle
• Background and driving record checks will be performed