PROGRAM MANAGER (Rosedale ,NY)

Life's WORC Trust Services - Official Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health and dental insurance

Company Matching 403(b) program

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Tuition and text book reimbursement

Regular incremental bonuses

Job summary

Life's WORC Trust Services in New York seeks dedicated staff for a role requiring supervision and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates should have a High-School Diploma or equivalent and relevant experience.

We offer free training, affordable health benefits, and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include overseeing residence safety, training staff, and ensuring community integration for those we support.

Join an agency committed to equity and diverse talent while making a significant impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Six months supervisory experience required, preferred is one year’s supervisory experience.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence.
• Responsible for scheduling and training of residential staff.
• Assist people supported in community integration activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with behavioral/psych issues

Supervisory experience

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred

Tools

Driver’s License

Agency software (Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro)

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work for an Agency voted as One of the Best Places to Work in NY! We offer free training, very affordable benefits, a great work environment, opportunities for advancement and immediate placement.

The schedule is 40hrs per week (Sunday- Thursday 9a - 5p). Must be available to work additional shifts as needed.

Benefits

• Very affordable health and dental insurance
• Company Matching 403(b) program
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Tuition and text book reimbursement
• Regular incremental bonuses

There are behavioral issues so it is preferred that staff have experience with behavioral/psych issues.

Qualifications

• High‑School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred
• Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Six months supervisory experience required, One year’s supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment road test and drive an agency vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
• 24/7 On-Call Accessibility
• Responsible for scheduling, training of residential staff, supervising, personnel related issues and other tasks
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Complete staff performance evaluationsParticipate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• Ability to lift: general lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
• Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs
• Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with the Director of Residential Services that drive operational processes
• Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
• Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community

About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.