PROGRAM MANAGER (St. James ,NY)

About the role

This is a great opportunity to work for an Agency voted as One of the Best Places to Work in NY! We offer free training, very affordable benefits, a great work environment, opportunities for advancement and immediate placement. The schedule is 40hr Sunday through Thursday 10am-6pm plus FLEX. Must be available to work additional shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence 24/7 On-Call Accessibility
• Responsible for scheduling, training of residential staff, supervising, personnel related issues and other tasks
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• Ability to lift: general lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures
• Absorb and assist in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred
• Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• One year’s supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid NY State or out of state Driver’s License required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle

Benefits

• Very affordable health and dental insurance
• Company Matching 403(b) program
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Tuition and text book reimbursement
• regular incremental bonuses

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

40hr Sunday through Thursday 10am-6pm plus FLEX. Must be available to work additional shifts as needed.

Behavioral Issues

The position requires experience with behavioral/psych issues.

Life's WORC

For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.

EEO Employer

Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.