Assistant Program Manager (Youth Residential)

Albertina Kerr Centers; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Training & development

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers seeks an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home in Cornelius, OR. You will support a Program Manager, supervise staff, and help manage program finances while promoting dignity and client empowerment.

The role runs on Swing shift (11:00 am–7:00 pm) with occasional on-call weekends, and additional compensation is provided for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a residential setting or similar environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication for team guidance and documentation.
• Ability to manage time, schedules, and budgets within a group home.
• Capability to drive and meet agency driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule and provide support to diverse staff.
• Maintain a teamwork-focused, safe work environment.
• Motivate and give feedback to staff.
• Address conflicts and model professional relationships.
• Monitor training, incident reports, ISP goals, and BSPs.
• Fill in to maintain staffing ratios and mentor staff.
• Assist Program Manager with client budgets and program finances.
• Build relations with community, agencies, families and staff.
• Support licensing reviews and plans for improvement.
• Interact with clients in a respectful, empowering manner.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Driving

Physical capability

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Clark St Group Home - Cornelius, OR 97113Position Type: Full Time (30+ hours per week)Education Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: SwingJob Category: IDD Residential CareAt 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, Oregon, providing support for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Help them achieve their 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 Swing shift Monday-Friday 11:00 am-7:00 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 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

QualificationsQualifications

• 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.