Community Programs Manager

Colonial Group; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Benefits (Medical, Dental &

Vision)

Great Work-Life balance

10 Paid Holidays

No weekends or holidays

Automatic paid time off (PTO)

On demand pay

Opportunities for advancement

403b w/ employer contribution

Job summary

The Arc Erie County NY in Williamsville, NY is hiring a Community Program Manager to supervise Direct Support Professionals in the Community Habilitation Program. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a pay rate of $22.89 per hour.

You will train staff, oversee direct care services, coordinate interviews and hiring, and maintain required documentation. A Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant experience is required, or a high school diploma with five years' experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field with 1 year experience.
• Associate degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma plus 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Support Professionals in the Community Habilitation Program.
• Train staff to work with individuals with varying disabilities using proactive approaches.
• Oversee activities of daily living, self-care, travel training and community integration.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring, orientation, scheduling and evaluations.
• Complete and maintain required documentation and agency records.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Associate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

High School diploma

Job description

Position Now Available: Community Program Manager

Williamsville, NY

Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

$22.89 per hour

As a Community Program Manager, you will provide supervision to Direct Support Professionals employed in the Community Habilitation Program.

Key Duties:

• Ensures that staff are properly trained to work with individuals with varied disabilities, using proactive behavioral approaches
• Oversees direct care services to people we support in areas such as, but not limited to activities of daily living, self-care skills, travel training, money management, community integration and connections, cooking and cleaning skills.
• Coordinates interviews and is responsible for hiring, orientation, scheduling and ongoing development of direct care staff, including annual evaluations.
• Completes all required documentation for the people we support and agency records; oversees maintenance of those records as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related developmental disabilities field PLUS one year of experience working with people with disabilities

OR

• Associate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related developmental disabilities field PLUS three years of experience working with people with disabilities

OR

• High School or equivalent diploma PLUS five years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities

PLUS

• It is essential that the Program Manager have good communication skills – both oral and written. Ability to supervise activities of staff members and program participants is required. Must have manual dexterity, visual acuity in normal range, and the ability to work alone and with others.
• A valid New York State Driver’s License and approved driving record. Ownership or access to an insured car in good operating condition is desirable.

Perks:

• Affordable Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Great Work-Life balance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• No weekends or holidays
• Automatic paid time off (PTO)
• On demand pay
• Opportunities for advancement
• 403b w/ employer contribution

At The Arc Erie County NY, we believe employment is more than a job- it’s purpose, independence, and community connection.