Youth Residential Program Lead (Day Shift)

Albertina-Ker; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life & accident insurance

Training & career development

Paid holidays & time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Salem, OR is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home serving ages 10–17 with developmental disabilities. You will support the Program Manager, provide peer coaching to staff, and help maintain a positive, safe, and respectful workplace on day shifts.

The role includes weekend on-call rotation, budget oversight for the program, and collaboration with families, guardians and community agencies.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related field.
• Familiar with medication usage and side effects.
• Good math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to meet agency driving requirements with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs and push/pull over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule and provide peer support to diverse staff.
• Maintain a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and safety.
• Provide motivation and feedback to staff.
• Address conflict, facilitate resolution, and model professional and positive relationships.
• Monitor staff training, Incident Reports, ISP goals, BSPs or other support documents.
• Fill in when necessary to ensure compliance with the staffing ratio or to mentor staff.
• Work with the Program Manager to maintain finances for each client and manage program budget.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community and governmental agencies, families, guardians, and agency support staff.
• Participate in Licensing Reviews and Self-Assessments and work with Program Manager on the Plans of Improvement.
• Interact with those we serve in a manner that demonstrates respect, enhances dignity, builds self-esteem, and empowers personal choice.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Staff training

Teamwork

Driving eligibility

Job description

Albertina Kerr in Salem, OR is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home serving ages 10–17 with developmental disabilities. You will support the Program Manager, provide peer coaching to staff, and help maintain a positive, safe, and respectful workplace on day shifts.

The role includes weekend on-call rotation, budget oversight for the program, and collaboration with families, guardians and community agencies.