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
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs
• Able to ensure adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with the Director of Residential Services that drive operational processes
• Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
• Assist people supported 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

Life's WORC Offers a Great Benefits Package, Including:

• 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

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

40hr Sunday through Thursday 10am-6pm plus FLEX