Assistant Program Manager (Adult Residential)

Albertina Kerr; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

EAP with resources for mental health

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Gresham, OR is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home. You will assist the Program Manager, supervise staff, help maintain a positive work environment, and contribute to budget oversight. The role follows swing shifts 1:00 pm–9:00 pm with occasional weekend on-call rotations.

On-call compensation is provided. You will collaborate with families, guardians, and community partners to promote dignity and

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related field.
• Strong communication (math, verbal and written) skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to relate effectively with people served and families.
• Ability to meet background checks and driving requirement criteria.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs and push/pull over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule and provide peer support to diverse staff.
• Maintain a teamwork-focused, safe work environment.
• Provide motivation and feedback to staff.
• Address conflicts and model professional relationships.
• Monitor staff training, incident reports, ISP goals and BSPs.
• Fill in to maintain staffing ratios and mentor staff.
• Assist in finances and program budget management.
• Build relationships with families, guardians, agencies and staff.
• Support licensing reviews and plans of improvement.
• Respect and empower those served to support personal choice.

Skills

Experience with ID/ developmental

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Organizational skills

Decision-making in incidents

People-relations with clients

Lifting / physical ability

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. As an Assistant Program Manager, you\'ll work in an adult residential group home in Gresham, OR providing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Help them achieve their desired lifestyles! You\'ll assist your Program Manager in providing staff support, creating a positive work environment, and with financial oversight. This position works Swing shift Monday-Friday 1:00 pm-9:00 pm, with an additional weekend on-call rotation 1-2 times per month. Additional compensation is provided for on-call.

Essential Duties

• Train, schedule and provide peer support to diverse staff.
• Maintain a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and safety.
• Provide motivation and feedback to staff.
• Address conflict, facilitate resolution, and model professional and positive relationships.
• Monitor staff training, Incident Reports, ISP goals, BSPs or other support documents.
• Fill in when necessary to ensure compliance with the staffing ratio or to mentor staff.
• Work with the Program Manager to maintain finances for each client and manage program budget.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community and governmental agencies, families, guardians, and agency support staff.
• Participate in Licensing Reviews and Self-Assessments and work with Program Manager on the Plans of Improvement.
• Interact with those we serve in a manner that demonstrates respect, enhances dignity, builds self-esteem, and empowers personal choice.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling

Qualifications

• One-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related field.
• Familiar with medication usage and side effects.
• Good math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions in response to incidents as they arise.
• Ability to relate effectively with people served.
• Ability to meet background check, and reference check requirements, and organization\'s driving requirements of having a current and valid driver\'s license and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 lbs.

Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).