Program Manager I (Youth Residential)

Albertina Kerr Centers; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers in Cornelius, OR is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead our neighborhood group home and empower residents to reach their full potential.

You will mentor staff, implement core policies, coordinate services for each individual, and fill in as Direct Support Professional when needed to maintain staffing ratios. This on-site role requires strong leadership and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ education and/or experience with individuals with IDD or related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Verbal and written English proficiency sufficient to communicate with staff and clients.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality of support.
• Lead, mentor, and train staff to implement core competencies, policies and procedures, and administrative rules.
• Coordinate services for each individual.
• Fill-in as Direct Support Professional when necessary to ensure staffing ratios.
• Act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Prevent and resolve conflicts and lead and manage change.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Staff mentorship

Communication

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Clark St Group Home - Cornelius, OR 97113

Position Type: Full Time (30+ hours per week)

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $56,716.14 - $56,716.14 Salary/year

Job Category: IDD Residential Care

About Us

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.

Program Manager

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Program Manager who is ready to lead and empower our neighborhood group home to help each individual we support achieve their full potential.

As a Program Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of support. You will lead, mentor, and train staff to implement our core competencies, policies and procedures, and administrative rules to ensure the development and implementation of individual support plans. You will also be responsible for coordinating any necessary or desired services for each individual. You will fill-in as a Direct Support Professional when necessary to ensure staffing ratios and act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You will be key in preventing and resolving conflicts and leading and managing change. If you're a strong team player, a multi-tasker, and a problem solver who exhibits confidence in your decision-making, then we want you!

• Ensure the highest quality of support.
• Lead, mentor, and train staff to implement core competencies, policies and procedures, and administrative rules.
• Coordinate services for each individual.
• Fill-in as Direct Support Professional when necessary to ensure staffing ratios.
• Act as primary contact for staff 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Prevent and resolve conflicts and lead and manage change.

This is an on-site position in a youth residential group home in Cornelius, OR.

Our ideal candidate will have group home and management experience and is energized by leading teams to provide incredible programs and services for the people we support.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits, paid holidays and time off, a retirement savings plan with company match, and much more.

• 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

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ education and/or experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related field.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Verbal and written English language proficiency sufficient to communicate with people we support, co-workers, and community members.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to relate effectively with clients and families.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm professional manner.
• Licensed driver with at least two years' driving experience, and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years required.
• A criminal background check is required.