Assistant Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Assistant Program Manager to support individuals with mental illness in achieving independence through client centered services. Your role includes leading a stabilization group home, mentoring staff, and ensuring effective service delivery. Required qualifications include a degree in human services and experience with crisis intervention, making this position crucial for fostering a stable community environment for clients.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Staff training and development

Supportive work environment

Culture of Caring

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in human services or combination of education and experience.
• Experience with mentally ill population and medication supervision.
• Supervisor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of daily operations and client services.
• Provide client centered services and supportive counseling.
• Train and supervise staff regarding documentation.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Prevention

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

BA/BS in Human Services

Associate Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Assistant Program Manager

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:

• Housing that is safe and affordable.
• Services that facilitate growth and recovery.
• Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
• A sense of hope for the future.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Program Manager are to provide assistance in the operation of the stabilization group home which services adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis. The goal is to work with the clients to stabilize while also providing rehabilitative services so he/she/they can transition to the next level of independence. This position provides leadership and mentoring to staff as they provide client centered services and complete the accompanying documentation. Specific duties included:

• Assist the Program Director in providing oversight of the daily operation of the program, client services, and staff supervision.
• Oversee the client service delivery to ensure it is client centered and meets all requirements. Assist staff and oversee the documentation for these services are completed in an accurate and timely manner by providing training, mentoring, and supervision to staff.
• Provide client centered services. Role model, train, and provide support to staff as they provide client services including supportive counseling to assist in stabilizing; crisis prevention skills and coping skills; verbal crisis intervention; medication supervision; teaching of daily living skills; and recreational activities.
• On-call on a rotating basis for staff support.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications for the Assistant Program Manager include:

• BA/BS in human services and 1-year experience in human services, associate degree in human services with 3 years’ experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Experience specifically working with the mentally ill population, medication supervision, and residential experience required.
• Supervisor experience .
• Valid and insurable driver's licenses as agency vehicles are available for business use.
• Experience or education in crisis intervention and prevention .
• Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.

Benefits

Salary and Benefits of the Assistant Program Manager:

• $24.01/hour: $49,940.80/annual equivalent. 40 hours per week.
• Excellent benefits.

• Staff training and development.
• Generous paid time off.
• 30-minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.
• Culture of Caring.

Dominion House Schedule 1:

Sunday Off

Monday Off

Tuesday 2:00pm-10:00pm

Wednesday 12:00pm-8:00pm

Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm

Dominion House Schedule 2:

Friday Off

Saturday Off

Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Monday 1:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

Jones Home Schedule:

Sunday Off

Monday Off

Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm

Wednesday 2:00pm-11:00pm

Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm

Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm

1574 House Schedule:

Sunday Off

Monday Off

Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm

Wednesday 12:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm

Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm

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