Assistant Program Manager

Advocates; Boston, Windsor (MA, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. As an Assistant Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Program Manager and ensuring the smooth operation of caregiver services in a group home setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a strong-knit community that values your ideas and contributions. With a commitment to a healthy work-life balance and generous perks, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a difference while advancing their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous perks of employment

Room for advancement

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years’ related experience required.
• Must have effective communication skills and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of staff and promote self-advocacy for individuals.
• Ensure individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Skills

Effective communication

Judgment

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Operational vehicle

Job description

Overview

*Starting rate $20.25/hour*

The Assistant Program Manager will assist the Program Manager with supervisory responsibilities within a group home setting. This role will also ensure the smooth operation of caregiver services provided by Direct Support staff to adults who identify with developmental disabilities.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Blended Shift

Additional Shift Details

Wednesday & Thursday 2:30p-11p Friday 2:30p-10:30p Saturday 9a-11p

Responsibilities

• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect.
• Assist with the supervision of staff. Assist staff in promoting self-advocacy, decision-making and empowerment, and developing person-centered goals and strategies.
• Develop and monitor creative and interesting community-centered opportunities for all individuals.
• Schedule and attend individuals’ medical, dental, psychiatric and any other necessary appointments, as needed.
• Complete progress notes and other documentation as necessary.
• Monitor scheduling of staff to ensure economy and program coverage.
• Audit individual financial records and assist with monthly business reports (petty cash, spending reports, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy of medication administration following MAP procedures.
• Lead and attend staff meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent degree and two years’ related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to exercise sound judgement.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.