ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence 24/7.
• 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.
• 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.
• General lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.).
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course.
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; address any maintenance issues.
• 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.
• Properly use and maintain household equipment and appliances.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings on time and prepared.
• 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.
• Adhere to agency quality standards of operation.
• Adhere to paperwork time frame submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License required.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $23.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

This shift is 40 hours per week. Flexibility Needed.