Assistant Program Manager (Youth Residential)

Albertina Kerr; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Cornelius, OR is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home. You will support youth ages 10-17 with IDD and mental health challenges, assist the Program Manager with staff supervision and budget oversight, and foster a respectful, empowering environment.

The role is a day shift, Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:00 pm with occasional on-call weekends. On-call compensation is provided; driving eligibility and physical readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities or related fields.
• Familiar with medication usage and side effects.
• Strong math, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions in response to incidents as they arise.
• Ability to meet driving requirements including license and DMV verification.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and push/pull 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule and provide peer support to diverse staff.
• Maintain a safe, cooperative work environment with teamwork.
• Provide motivation and feedback to staff and address conflicts.
• Monitor training, incident reports, ISP goals, BSPs or other documents.
• Fill in to ensure staffing ratios and mentor staff as needed.
• Assist Program Manager with finances for clients and budget.
• Build relationships with community and governmental agencies.
• Participate in licensing reviews and plans of improvement.
• Interact with clients respectfully to empower personal choice.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Physical strength

Job description

# Assistant Program Manager (Youth Residential)Hot Job10th Ave Group Home - Cornelius, OR 97113## OverviewSalary Range$21.00 - $21.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time (30+ hours per week)Job ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryIDD Residential Care## 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 a youth residential group home in Cornelius, OR, providing support for youth ages 10-17 years old with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Help them achieve their goals and desired lifestyles! You'll assist your Program Manager in providing peer support to staff, creating a positive work environment, and with financial oversight.**This position works Day shift Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm, at a youth residential group home, 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**Qualifications*** One-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related field, experience working with youth preferred.* 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 supported youth.* Ability to meet agency driving requirements. + Driving eligibility includes a current and valid driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience verifiable through the DMV, and no more than two moving violation infractions in the past two years.* Ability to lift over 25 lbs. Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 lbs.