Assistant Program Manager

internal-advocatesinc; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for advancement

Work-life balance

Job summary

Advocates seeks an Assistant Program Manager to support the Program Manager in a group home setting. The role oversees caregiver services for adults with developmental disabilities and helps ensure smooth operation with Direct Support staff.

Starting pay is $20.25/hour with a blended shift schedule: Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm, and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm. Advocates emphasizes work-life balance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication; good judgment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle for client transport.
• Preference for candidates with experience serving diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• Assist supervision of staff and support person-centered goals.
• Develop community-centered activities for individuals.
• Schedule and accompany medical and other appointments as needed.
• Complete progress notes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Documentation

Vehicle transport

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Overview

Starting Rate: $20.25/hour

Schedule: Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm

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.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We'rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

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.

Shift

Blended Shift

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.