Assistant Program Manager-Female Only

Advocates; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Advocates seeks an Assistant Program Manager to supervise residents and Direct Care Staff, helping manage schedules, appointments and daily activities under the Program Manager. The role focuses on resident care, documentation and safety procedures, coordinating with staff on plans and progress.

Education required: High School Diploma/GED; Associate’s Degree preferred; second shift with Tue–Sat 3pm–11pm. Advocates emphasizes work-life balance and opportunities for advancement within a

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or one year of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and complete tasks independently.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an insured vehicle for transporting clients.
• Strongly prefer understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents and Direct Care Staff; assist with schedules, appointments and activities.
• Coordinate with staff on resident care and documentation.
• Oversee safety procedures including fire drills and evacuations.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure program coverage.
• Participate in participant, family, team and staff meetings.
• Complete documentation and incident reports per funder requirements.
• Coordinate program activities and ensure budgetary compliance.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Time management

Independent work

Cultural competence

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Starting rate: $20.25/hour

Schedule: Tuesday 3pm-11pm, Wednesday 3pm-11pm, Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm

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.

The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for the supervision of residents and Direct Care Staff. This role is responsible for assisting with the schedules, appointments and activities of the program participants as well as the daily operations of the house under the supervision of the Program Manager. The Assistant Program Manager will participate in the daily care of the residents and coordinate with Direct Care Staff as it pertains to resident documentation and paperwork.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Second Shift

Additional Shift Details

Tuesday- Saturday, 3pm-11pm

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively identify goals and objectives with program participants. Actively participate in in-service planning meetings and development of individualized goals. Assist with writing service plans and ensure implementation and successful follow through. Assist program participants with taking medications and with community living skills.
• Assists program participants with functional skills training to assist them to increase independence in areas related to directing support, healthcare management, emergency management, and daily living activities (ADLs). Report changes in program participant’s status or behavior to the Program Manager, Residential Program Nurse and/or Residential Program Director.
• Oversee program participants’ safety and fire safety procedures to include: fire drills, training of staff and residents, oversight of Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) and Emergency Evacuation Plan.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure program coverage and budgetary compliance.
• Actively participate in program participant, family, team and staff meetings.
• Complete all documentation and Incident Reports, in accordance with funder requirements and Agency/Program established deadlines.
• Supervise and assist in coordinating program activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or one year of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, the ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and complete tasks independently.
• 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.