Assistant Program Manager

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

$2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after

Health Insurance with 2 plan choices

4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your第一

Long-Term Disability insurance & Life

Job summary

Lifeworks is hiring an Assistant Program Manager in Westwood, MA to work with Individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. This full-time role focuses on mentoring staff, coordinating ISP goals, and maintaining program integrity with a family-centered approach.

Ideal candidates bring experience with ID/DD, a four-year degree (MAP preferred), and strong communication skills. Benefits include generous PTO, retirement matching, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; related experience preferred
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with all hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
• Ensures health and safety of the Individual including Personal care
• Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals in areas such as functional academics, domestic skills, health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, money management
• Communicate with family, guardians, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency of programming and support
• Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semiannual agreements with residential staff, Program Manager, and Director
• Perform case management duties
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary
• Scheduling/supervision of staff

Skills

ID/DD experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

MAP certification (preferred)

Job description

72,615.04

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment. Lifeworks is hiring a full-time

• Responsible for assisting with all hands-on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
• Ensures health and safety of the Individual that including Personal care.
• Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, money management.
• Communicate with family, friends, guardians, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency of programming and support.
• Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semiannual agreements in consultation with other residential staff, Program Manager, and Director.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Scheduling/supervision of staff.

Position: Assistant Program Manager

Job ID: 631

Location: Westwood

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-8pm

Salary: $ 72,615.04

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment. Lifeworks is hiring a full-time Assistant Program Manager to work with Individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve. *Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for assisting with all hands-on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
• Ensures health and safety of the Individual that including Personal care.
• Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, money management.
• Communicate with family, friends, guardians, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency of programming and support.
• Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semiannual agreements in consultation with other residential staff, Program Manager, and Director.
• Perform case management duties.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Scheduling/supervision of staff.

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; related experience preferred
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees

  Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Disclaimer

  This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.