Assistant Program Manager

Job ID: 631 • Location: Westwood

About the role

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Lifeworks is hiring a full-time Assistant Program Manager to work with Individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all hands-on direct care including but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
• Ensure health and safety of the Individual including personal care
• Provide education, training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills, health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, money management
• Communicate with family, friends, guardians, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency of programming and support
• Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semiannual agreements in consultation with other residential staff, Program Manager, and Director
• Perform case management duties
• Provide transportation to individuals as necessary
• Scheduling and supervision of staff

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; related experience preferred
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Pay

Salary: $72,615.04

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00 pm–8:00 pm