Assistant Program Manager- Intensive Group

Genesee Lake School; Town of Oconomowoc, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee Lake School is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to lead and support a residential program for students with intensive needs. You will supervise DSPs, assist with daily routines and documentation, and collaborate with therapists and staff to implement treatment plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. On-call, weekends, and travel to community settings may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology, education, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in a therapeutic environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and role modeling to Direct Support Professionals.
• Assist with scheduling, transportation planning, and activity coordination.
• Communicate with guardians, external providers, and stakeholders; participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Support implementation of treatment plans and behavior management strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Resident care

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (psychology, education, or related)

Job description

**Overview****Genesee Lake School** is currently seeking an **Assistant Program Manager** for their Intensive Residential program.# **Key Responsibilities****Student Care & Support*** Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and 2:1 support of students with intensive needs in living, activity, school, and community settings.* Assist with daily routines including personal care, nutrition, and safety support.* Monitor and implement individual support and behavior plans.* Ensure timely and accurate documentation of student progress, health, and activities.* Support community integration and help foster students’ independence through consistent structure and encouragement.**Team Leadership & Training*** Provide guidance and role modeling to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in day-to-day care and emergency situations.* Support new hire training, onboarding, and reinforcement of care protocols and behavior management strategies.* Support and implement agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in individual treatment plans and/or education plans as established by a Licensed Therapist and the treatment team.* Monitors purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services for students and program area. Processes monthly receipts and credit card statement and updates the budget ledger.**Operations & Scheduling*** Assist with preparing and managing staff schedules, transportation plans, and activity coordination.* Respond to staffing call-ins and help secure coverage while communicating with the Program Manager.**Communication & Collaboration*** Collaborate with the Program Manager, Program Coordinator, and team members to meet resident and program needs.* Maintain clear, professional communication with staff, guardians, external providers, and stakeholders.* Attend and contribute to meetings including Individual Treatment planning and medication reviews.* Works as a part of an interdisciplinary team that includes therapists, case coordinators, SLPs, OTs, medical staff, and education staff, collaborating to champion use of behavioral and intensive therapeutic interventions and strategies across programs with GLS.* Works with internal teams to transition students to a specific group. Provides training, modeling, and consultation for program teams as students transition and integrates into standardized programming.# **Qualifications:*** **High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of relevant work experience required.** Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field preferred.* **2 years’ experience** working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a therapeutic & supportive environment required.* Must hold and maintain agency status as a driver with an acceptable driving record.* Must complete additional training within 4 months of starting the position**Schedule*** A full-time, hourly role focused on delivering hands-on leadership to program staff and direct support to residents.* Flexibility is required to meet the evolving needs of the students and team, including participation in the on-call rotation.* Weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required based on staffing or student needs.* Regular travel to community settings and off-site activities is expected.**Compensation:** $28- $29/hour; based upon level of Education