Assistant Program Manager- Intensive Group

1210 Genesee Lake School Oconomowoc Development Training Center of Wisconsin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath

ESOP

Health & Wellness Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Genesee Lake School is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for its Intensive Residential program. The role focuses on supervising DSPs, coordinating daily routines, and implementing treatment plans, with on-site responsibilities in Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant experience, a preferred bachelor's in psychology or education, and at least 2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field preferred.
• 2 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a therapeutic and supportive environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and model care for DSPs 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; document progress and health data.
• Lead onboarding and training for staff; reinforce care protocols and behavior management strategies.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, transportation plans, and activity logistics.
• Collaborate with Program Manager and interdisciplinary team to meet resident and program needs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Coaching

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in psychology or education (preferred)

Job description

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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

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

Compensation: $28- $29/hour; based upon level of Education

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

• Financial & Retirement Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath
• Financial Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-demand Access to Earned Wages
• Student Loan Pay Down Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• My Voyage Wellness Program
• Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare Search Assistance
• Employee Discount Program via PerkSpot
• Pet Insurance Discount

Additional Information

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community. MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

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About Us

At MyPath, our guiding principle is passion: a passion for the people we serve and for the work we do. MyPath provides specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, mental health issues, and other significant needs. Operating since 1984, MyPath includes eight companies that serve over 2,000 individuals from around the country, in more than 150 program locations throughout Wisconsin and Indiana, across 48 communities. Our array of services includes a spectrum of educational, therapeutic and community supports to allow those we serve to live full and productive lives in the community—to find their path. MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee owned company (ESOP). At MyPath our caregivers are also our owners!