ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (Islip Terrace, NY)

• This shift is 40 hours per week (Tues - sat Noon - 8pm) Must be able to work flexible schedule as needed .
• The pay rate for this position is $23 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package

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. You must have have a valid NY State driver's license and a HS diploma/GED to be considered for this position. The individuals at this location are very medically frail and need help with their daily living skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Six months’ supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid NY State 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
• Assist with scheduling, personnel related issues, training of residential staff and other delegated tasks
• Provide on-going supervision of residential staff
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with person’s program plan
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Be available to all staff for coaching and observation around Person Centered Supports
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• General lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; address any maintenance issues
• 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 with Residence Manager
• Properly use and maintain household equipment and appliances
• Attend all required meetings and trainings on time and prepared.
• Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with and in the absence of the Residence Manager that drive operational processes
• Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
• Responsible for adhering to agency policies (Cash Policy, Medisked Attestation etc.)
• Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
• Adhere to agency quality standards of operation
• Adhere to paperwork time frame submissions
• Perform other duties as assigned