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Life's WORC · 4 months ago

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (Islip Terrace, NY)

Islip Terrace, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.50/hr - $23.50/hr

1+ years exp

Life's WORC is an agency recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NY, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth. The Assistant Program Manager will provide oversight and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive assistance with daily living skills and supervision of residential staff.

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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