Assistant Program Manager (Youth Residential)

Albertina-Ker; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Training and career development

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home in East Portland, OR. You will support youth aged 10–17 with developmental disabilities, assist the Program Manager, and help create a positive, safe environment.

The role includes training and supervising staff, managing budgets, and collaborating with agencies. Schedule: Monday–Friday swing shifts with weekend on-call rotations; additional compensation for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a related field.
• Familiar with medication usage and side effects.
• Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Valid driver’s license and driving eligibility.

Responsibilities

• 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 documents.
• Fill in when necessary to ensure staffing ratios 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 Plans of Improvement.
• Interact with those we serve in a manner that demonstrates respect, enhances dignity, builds self-esteem, and empowers personal choice.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Job 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 East Portland, OR, providing support for youth ages 10-17 years old 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 Monday-Friday Swing shift Mon-Tues 1:30 pm-9:30 pm, Wednesday 11:30 am-9:30 pm, Thurs-Fri 1:30 pm-9:30 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 DutiesTrain, 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.Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).BenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingQualificationsOne-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.