Assistant Program Director

NYSARC INC; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive paid training

Generous vacation time & paid sick-lea

Group health & dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) &F

Job summary

WWAARC is seeking an Assistant Program Director for the Day Hab program in Slingerlands, NY. This full-time, 40-hour role trains, educates and supports staff while overseeing Day Hab operations to keep participants safe and well-supported in the program and the community.

The schedule is Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm with a daily 30-minute unpaid lunch. The position is hourly and non-exempt, paying $25.00 per hour, with longevity pay opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license meeting insurability standards; strong driving history preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of individual and agency information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• At least 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate, inspire, and lead staff.
• Demonstrate effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be empathetic, compassionate, patient and reliable.
• Must have sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to communicate effectively with people supported and team members and to complete required documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including lifting/moving items up to 50 pounds and movement within the building.

Responsibilities

• Train, educate and support staff.
• Oversee operations of the Krumkill Day Hab to keep participants safe and supported in the program and in the community.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication in English

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Our Day Habilitation program located in Slingerlands, NY currently has a full-time, 40-hour Assistant Program Director position available. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm* (*includes a daily 30-minute unpaid lunch break), with flexibility based on program needs. The rate of pay is $25.00/hour + longevity, and this is an hourly, non-exempt position. The Assistant Program Director – Day Hab (APD) is responsible for training, educating and supporting staff. The APD is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Krumkill Day Hab so the people we support who attend are safe and supported at the program and in the community.

Want to be a WWAARC Assistant Program Director and join our Team? Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• A valid driver’s license that meets WWAARC insurability standards. A strong driving history preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of individual and agency information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• At least 1-year supervisory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead staff.
• Demonstrate effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be empathetic, compassionate, patient and reliable.
• Must have sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to communicate effectively with people supported and team members and to complete required documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, which include activities such as lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds, twisting/bending, positioning self as needed to complete tasks, and movement within the classroom and/or throughout the building for extended periods of time.

What’s in it for You?

You will work where you AND the workyou do are valued! We offer:

• A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development.
• Extensive paid training.
• A variety of employee discounts.
• Generous vacation time & paid sick leave.
• Group health & dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.