Assistant Program Manager

Mohawk Opportunities, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 44,946 - 54,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading mental health support organization in New York is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to assist in running a group home for clients with psychiatric diagnoses. This role involves providing leadership, training, and ensuring the delivery of client-centered services. Candidates should have a BA/BS in human services, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in human services or 3 years with associate degree.
• Experience in medication supervision and residential care.
• Valid and insurable driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in program operations and staff supervision.
• Ensure client services are delivered correctly and documented.
• Provide client centered services and support to staff.

Skills

Experience with mentally ill population

Crisis intervention and prevention

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Education

BA/BS in human services or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities of the Assistant Program Manager are to provide assistance in the operation of the group home which services adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis. The goal is to provide clients with 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.

Compensation

Base pay range: $49,940.00/yr - $49,940.00/yr

This range is provided by Mohawk Opportunities, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Qualifications / Requirements

• BA/BS in human services and 1 years' 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 preferred
• Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients. Must have a personal vehicle to use for business purposes when not transporting clients.
• Experience or education in crisis intervention and prevention preferred
• 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

• $24.01/hour: $49,940.80/annual equivalent. 40 hours per week
• Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and a 30-minute paid meal break.
• Supportive work environment
• Make A Difference Helping Others in a Workplace Where You Matter
• Providing A Culture Residential of Caring

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

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.

Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org.

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