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Assistant Program Director (APM) - Residential Care -Cheshire/Prospect

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England

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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13 days ago

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Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Assistant Program Manager to provide essential support in residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role emphasizes compassion, leadership, and organizational skills, ensuring a nurturing environment for both staff and individuals served. The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission-driven setting, demonstrating a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in care. With a supportive team and a focus on personal development, this is a unique opportunity to join a passionate organization that values excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Meaningful, Life Changing Careers

Competitive Pay

Employee Medical Health Benefits – 100% Employer Paid for Worker

Dependent Medical Health Benefits – 50% Employer Paid for Dependents

401(k) Employee Retirement Plans

Opportunities for Overtime

Pleasant, Supportive Atmosphere in a Casual Work Environment

Employee Referral Incentive Plan

Flexible Savings Account Plans - FSA

Health Savings Account Plans – HSA

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Direct Support Professional and ability to handle increased responsibilities.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities for staff supervision.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager in daily operations and ensure compliance with state regulations.
Supervise and mentor a team of 12-15 staff members, fostering a supportive environment.

Skills

Direct Support Professional

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Coaching and Mentoring

Flexibility

Education

Certification in First Aid

CPR Certification

State Medication Administration Certification

Tools

Electronic Scheduling System

Assistant Program Manager - Residential Care

We are searching for a highly committed, dependable and experienced direct support professional; a person who has a proven record in human services or a related field and is ready for more responsibilities. If you have been a Leader, Role Model, or even an Assistant Manager in this field before, you clearly understand the job. Residential management in this field is very challenging but also extremely rewarding considering the special individuals and families we serve. If you are also someone who has a desire to join a mission-based organization, and is friendly, compassionate, and genuinely cares for and appreciates people, then this might just be the right opportunity for you.

The individuals in this program are truly a special group and wonderful to serve. The guardians are very supportive of GIL and our staff. They are typically active in community outings and recreational activities; therefore an enthusiastic, attentive Assistant Manager who is willing to explore opportunities for personal expression, new experiences, and routine family interaction for our individuals is essential.

About the Company & Our Mission:

GIL Foundation Inc. is a private nonprofit that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism in CT. Since 1985, GIL has served the community as a top-tier care provider with a strong reputation for quality services through DDS. GIL is committed to higher standards of loving and compassionate care. Our vision is to see amazing people pursuing opportunities while overcoming challenges, leading to transformed lives.

The Program Manager will receive routine support from a dedicated Assistant Program Manager to assist with program assignments. On-call schedules are shared and rotated between several Managers and Supervisors to share the workload and reduce the necessary burden.

You will be provided solid support from responsible Program Directors, highly qualified Nurses, and a super-supportive Administration. GIL may not be the largest private non-profit organization but we are certainly both strategic and considerate because we do appreciate the magnitude of the role and value our staff. Therefore, our leadership is sensitive to the ongoing needs of the position and dedicated to providing tools and coaching as needed.

Benefits We Offer:

Meaningful, Life Changing Careers
Competitive Pay
Enhanced Compensation for Holidays
Pleasant, Supportive Atmosphere in a Casual Work Environment
Employee Paid Time Off
Employee Medical Health Benefits – 100% Employer Paid for Worker
Dependent Medical Health Benefits – 50% Employer Paid for Dependents
Enhanced Compensation for FT Employees who waive Medical Benefits
Salary Based Life Insurance
Health Savings Account Plans – HSA
Flexible Savings Account Plans - FSA
Supplemental Benefit Plans
401(k) Employee Retirement Plans
Employee Referral Incentive Plan
Opportunities for Overtime

The Essentials – What We Are Looking For:

We want someone who will be a good fit for our company culture, who has served as a Direct Support Professional and is able to handle more responsibilities, and for the right reasons - someone who can genuinely make a difference for our individuals.
An Assistant Program Manager for GIL should be a person of integrity who is highly committed, very responsible, and organized with a definite attention to detail – considering the daily program assignments and compliance to state licensing regulations at this facility. A Manager who is honest, faithful, and trustworthy; and demonstrates a dedicated work ethic will fit well in our company culture.
This Assistant Program Manager should also be caring and compassionate with respect to our individuals and a solid coach and mentor for the 12-15 staff members for which he or she will be responsible to supervise. A Manager who is kind, patient, and flexible with co-workers and team members; and also good at observing for others' needs, while listening to others, and making room for efficient and effective staff supervision and training of a diverse workforce.
This Assistant Program Manager will need to be flexible with your schedule and availability to work due to the nature of 24-hour care for individuals requiring high levels of support in a facility that you might potentially supervise. Someone who is coachable, interested in personal development, eager to learn and willing to ask questions will fit well in our company culture. This is an hourly role and overtime is available. The APM will also be subject to on-call at the particular program worked, in a three-person rotation.

Schedule:

Our shifts are set shifts, with stronger staffing patterns, and the scheduling is managed through advanced technology – an electronic scheduling system whereby all staff have access through their electronic dashboard or mobile device app. Open shifts and scheduling can be better supported and managed in real-time as all staff get texts and emails through the system and can respond promptly to openings, swaps, time off, etc. for which Managers can coordinate more efficiently.

Why Join Our Team:

GIL Foundation has served the community for more than 35 years. We believe in the promise of better outcomes whereby our service makes a real difference in the lives of the people we support. At the point of service, our passion is fully expressed – the best workers shine in advancing our mission and casting a contagious vision. This is what it's really about! Our Values & Beliefs describe the kind of organization GIL is and also helps identify the kind of people who will better fit our culture. We understand the daily challenges faced by Human Service Professionals; therefore we continually strive to honor our workers' awesome dedication and genuine commitment to nonprofit service. Our cooperative passion is to strive for excellence, promote teamwork, and challenge superior performance throughout the organization.

“There are three kinds of relationships one can have with work:
you either have a Job, a Career, or a Calling.”

— Chip Conley

Check out our website to get a better feel for the GIL Foundation culture (www.gilfoundation.com) while exploring Our Beliefs & Values. We are certain that you will feel supported and hope that we can have the opportunity to consider you for this rewarding position.

The following certifications will need to be obtained and approved within company policy guidelines: