Assistant Program Administrator - DAY WOW

The Institutes Of Applied Human Dyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full Health Coverage (Medical, Dental,

Vision, Rx

403(b) Retirement Plan with Guidance

Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal

Voluntary Benefits + Wellness Incentiv

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

PSLF-eligible Employer

Access to EAP & Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Institutes Of Applied Human Dyn in Bronx, NY is seeking an experienced Day Habilitation Program Manager to lead operations, ensure safety, and oversee staff within the Day Habilitation program.

Responsibilities include census monitoring, quality control, payroll oversight, and regulatory adherence; requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a related field with 3 years of I/DD experience plus administrative experience. Schedule: Mon–Fri, full-time; vaccination required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field with 3 years supporting individuals with I/DD.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Social Sciences with 3 years supporting individuals with I/DD.
• Minimum 1 year administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, well-being, and engagement of individuals in the Day Habilitation program.
• Oversee program operations, census monitoring, units utilization, and quality control.
• Manage petty cash distribution and reconciliation with Fiscal and the Director of Adult Day Services.
• Lead compliance initiatives including weekly billing, quarterly internal audits, and regulatory adherence.
• Hire, supervise, train, schedule, and support staff; participate in discipline when needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders (parents, funders, staff, agencies).
• Ensure alignment with OPWDD, OMIG, DOH, DFS, and internal policies.
• Monitor day-to-day service delivery to ensure quality and consistency.
• Supervise Day Habilitation staff; deploy staff efficiently and provide performance oversight.
• Oversee program payroll, purchase orders, petty cash, and incident documentation.
• Participate in department head meetings and the Adult Day Services committee.
• Lead staff meetings, resolve conflicts, and review habilitation plans for effectiveness.
• Serve as primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaboration.

Skills

Self-starter with strong communication

Work under pressure

Team-oriented mindset

Knowledge of OPWDD/OMIG regulations

Education

Master’s degree (Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or related)

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Social Sciences

Job description

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Bronx - Bronx, NY 10467Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $25.68 - $25.68 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Day

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the safety, well-being, and engagement of individuals in the Day Habilitation program


• Oversee program operations, census monitoring, units utilization, and quality control


• Manage petty cash distribution and reconciliation with Fiscal and the Director of Adult Day Services


• Lead compliance initiatives including weekly billing, quarterly internal audits, and regulatory adherence


• Hire, supervise, train, schedule, and support staff; participate in discipline when needed


• Maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders (parents, funders, staff, agencies)


• Ensure alignment with OPWDD, OMIG, DOH, DFS, and internal policies


• Monitor day-to-day service delivery to ensure quality and consistency


• Supervise Day Habilitation staff; deploy staff efficiently and provide performance oversight


• Oversee program payroll, purchase orders, petty cash, and incident documentation


• Participate in department head meetings and the Adult Day Services committee


• Lead staff meetings, resolve conflicts, and review habilitation plans for effectiveness


• Serve as primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaboration

QualificationsEducation Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field with 3 years of experience supporting individuals with I/DD


• OR


• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Social Sciences with 3 years of experience supporting individuals with I/DD


• AND


• Minimum 1 year administrative experience required

Skills & Experience:

• Self-starter with strong communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities


• High energy, team-oriented mindset


• Knowledge of OPWDD, OMIG, DOH, and DFS regulations

What IAHD Offers

• Competitive Salary


• Full Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)


• Agency-paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Financial Guidance


• Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays


• Aflac Voluntary Benefits + Wellness Incentives


• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits


• PSLF-eligible Employer (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)


• Access to EAP & Exclusive Employee Discount Programs


• Tuition Reimbursement upon completion of two years of employment

Location: Bronx, NY

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19)

IAHD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.