Assistant Program Manager - Brain Injury Services

Starting rate: $20.25/hour

Schedule

• Sunday 7am–3pm
• Monday 3pm–11pm
• Tuesday 3pm–11pm
• Wednesday 3pm–11pm
• Thursday 3pm–11pm

About the Organization

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. We value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively identify goals and objectives with program participants.
• Actively participate in in-service planning meetings and development of individualized goals.
• Assist with writing service plans and ensure implementation and successful follow through.
• Assist program participants with taking medications and with community living skills.
• Assist program participants with functional skills training to increase independence in areas related to directing support, healthcare management, emergency management, and daily living activities (ADLs).
• Report changes in program participant’s status or behavior to the Program Manager, Residential Program Nurse and/or Residential Program Director.
• Oversee program participants’ safety and fire safety procedures, including fire drills, staff and resident training, oversight of Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), and Emergency Evacuation Plan.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure program coverage and budgetary compliance.
• Actively participate in program participant, family, team, and staff meetings.
• Complete all documentation and Incident Reports in accordance with funder requirements and Agency/Program established deadlines.
• Supervise and assist in coordinating program activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (minimum education required).
• Associate’s Degree or one year of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use good judgment, organize, prioritize, plan, and complete tasks independently.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license, access to an operational and insured vehicle, and willingness to transport clients.

Qualifications

Strongly prefer a candidate with demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued, fostering a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.