Assistant Program Director

Services for the UnderServed; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Li​

403(b) plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is seeking an Assistant Program Director (APD) to ensure that individuals receive necessary supports to live meaningful lives in their homes and communities. The role requires coordinating healthcare, transportation, and activities to promote independence and safety.

You will supervise DSPs and Shift Supervisors, mentor staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning supports with residents’ needs and goals. Competitive benefits and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in a related field is required or five years’ supervisory/management experience in ID/DD settings.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
• AMAP, SCIP-R and CPR/First Aid are preferred; on‑the‑job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Promotes independence and self-determination using person-centered practices.
• Manages holistic healthcare, nutrition, and wellness across individuals and coordinates with CMS and medical staff.
• Coordinates recreation and community activities to support participation and independence.
• Supervise staff, assign appropriate ratios, and mentor as needed.
• Ensure health and safety requirements and maintain a safe, engaging living environment.
• Coordinate transportation for residents and manage personal property access.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies within required timeframes.

Skills

Effective written and oral comms

Computer skills

AMAP

SCIP-R

CPR & First Aid

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Five years’ ID/DD supervisory/management experience in residential setting

Job description

Position Overview

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have what it takes to promote Services for the Underserved’s (S:US) mission of transforming the lives of New Yorkers with life circumstances marked by homelessness, poverty, disabilities, addiction and mental health challenges?

Min

USD $53,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $53,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have what it takes to promote Services for the Underserved’s (S:US) mission of transforming the lives of New Yorkers with life circumstances marked by homelessness, poverty, disabilities, addiction and mental health challenges?

You will be joining a dedicated workforce of 2,400 employees serving over 37,000 individuals and families in New York City. S:US is committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn and grow professionally, and find a career path.

The ideal candidate will have passion for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Services are provided in OPWDD-certified throughout New York City.

The Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for ensuring our individuals have the supports and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within both their respective homes and communities. The minimum salary is $53k and maximum salary for this position is $53k yearly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs.

• Manage the holistic healthcare, nutrition, and wellness of individuals including tracking appointments, communicating with the CMS, Nurse, relevant doctors and managers.


• Ensures the coordination of all recreation and other community activities that promotes the participation and independence of individuals.


• Encourages the independence of individuals and promotes relationship building within the community and with natural supports.


• Manages and directs the overall flow of the shift including assigning staff to appropriate individual ratios.


• Supervise staff (DSPs and Shift Supervisors), while promoting learning and development by providing continual coaching and mentoring.


• Role model the necessary behaviors that support independence and the aspirational desires of the individuals.


• Ensures that health and safety requirements are observed including maintaining a stimulating and comfortable physical environment.


• To facilitate individuals’ participation in recreational activities and medical appointments, coordinates all transportation activities for the residence.


• Manage the personal property of individuals and their ability to access personal items.


• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies within mandatory time frames.


• Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US. Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by Program Director or designee

Benefits Overview

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in a related field and/or five years’ experience in ID/DD or related supervisory/management experience supervisory/management experience in a residential setting.


• Effective written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• AMAP; SCIP-R; CPR & First Aid is needed, but not required.


• Note: S:US will provide on-the-job training for such certifications.


• Behavior Tech Training preferred. Computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail] .

ID

2026-18712

Work Location

In Person