Program Assistant Supervisor

UPMC; East McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a Program Assistant Supervisor to oversee a 10-person direct care team in a 14-bed residential program for adults with serious mental health conditions.

The role involves coordinating daily living activities, medication administration, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and budget management. This position offers mentorship and hands-on leadership development in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support program operations by assisting with staff training, onboarding, supervision, scheduling, payroll, and on-call coverage.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance through record views, documentation oversight, licensing support, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor budgets, maintain training records, and support administrative functions to promote efficient program operations.
• Build collaborative relationships with consumers, families, treatment teams, and community partners while supporting individualized treatment goals.
• Provide direct consumer support, including therapeutic activities, referrals, admissions/discharges, case management, and transportation as needed.

Job description

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a Program Assistant Supervisor to join our team!

Our 14-bed residential program serves adults living with serious and persistent mental health conditions, most commonly schizophrenia, in a voluntary, long-term setting. With low resident turnover, we've built a close-knit community where residents and staff develop lasting relationships and provide meaningful support every day.

As the Program Assistant Supervisor, you'll help oversee a team of 10 direct care professionals alongside the Program Supervisor, ensuring exceptional care and support for residents. Our team assists individuals with all aspects of daily living, including medication administration, healthcare coordination, budgeting and bill management, community engagement, and developing the skills needed to maintain independence and quality of life.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an emerging leader looking to build supervisory experience in a supportive environment. You'll work closely with a small, dedicated team and receive ongoing guidance from an on-site supervisor, providing the mentorship and hands-on leadership development needed to grow your management skills and confidently advance your career!

Key Information:

• Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, but will require some variable shifts (evenings/weekends/overnights) as needed for program coverage. On call required every other month.
• Location: 705 Fifth Avenue, 15132
• Dress Code: Business Casual

Responsibilities:

• Support program operations by assisting with staff training, onboarding, supervision, scheduling, payroll, and on-call coverage.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance through record views, documentation oversight, licensing support, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor budgets, maintain training records, and support administrative functions to promote efficient program operations.
• Build collaborative relationships with consumers, families, treatment teams, and community partners while supporting individualized treatment goals.
• Provide direct consumer support, including therapeutic activities, referrals, admissions/discharges, case management, and transportation as needed.