PROGRAM MANAGER (Rosedale ,NY)

Life's WORC; Rosedale (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very affordable health and dental insurance

Company Matching 403(b) program

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Tuition and textbook reimbursement

Job summary

Life's WORC is seeking dedicated staff to provide oversight and support to individuals with disabilities in Rosedale, NY. The role involves ongoing protective oversight, training and scheduling of residential staff, and participation in community integration activities.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, supervisory experience, and excellent communication skills. Attractive benefits, including health insurance and 403(b) contributions, make this a great workplace.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Six months supervisory experience required, one year’s supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• Responsible for scheduling, training of residential staff, supervising personnel related issues.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including weekly walk-throughs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with behavioral/psych issues

Supervisory experience

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred

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.

Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:

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

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 evaluations
• Participate 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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