Youth Residential Programs Lead (Assistant Manager)

Albertina-Ker; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Training and career development

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home in East Portland, OR. You will support youth aged 10–17 with developmental disabilities, assist the Program Manager, and help create a positive, safe environment.

The role includes training and supervising staff, managing budgets, and collaborating with agencies. Schedule: Monday–Friday swing shifts with weekend on-call rotations; additional compensation for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a related field.
• Familiar with medication usage and side effects.
• Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Valid driver’s license and driving eligibility.

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 documents.
• Fill in when necessary to ensure staffing ratios 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 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

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Job description

Albertina Kerr is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for a youth residential group home in East Portland, OR. You will support youth aged 10–17 with developmental disabilities, assist the Program Manager, and help create a positive, safe environment.

The role includes training and supervising staff, managing budgets, and collaborating with agencies. Schedule: Monday–Friday swing shifts with weekend on-call rotations; additional compensation for on-call duties.