Services for the UnderServed · 7 hours ago
Assistant Program Director
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24.04/hr - $26/hr
5+ years expServices for the UnderServed is dedicated to supporting individuals in leading meaningful lives. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for overseeing the wellness and healthcare needs of individuals, coaching staff, and ensuring operational efficiency within the residence.
Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidentialSocial
Responsibilities
Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs
Manage the holistic healthcare, nutrition, and wellness of individuals including tracking appointments, communicating with the CMS, Nurse, relevant doctors and managers
Ensures the coordination of all recreation and other community activities that promotes the participation and independence of individuals
Implement, evaluate, and provide feedback on all individual-specific care plans and protocols as written by the team
Encourages the independence of individuals and promotes relationship building within the community and with natural supports
Manages and directs the overall flow of the shift including assigning staff to appropriate individual ratios
Supervise staff (DSPs and Shift Supervisors), while promoting learning and development by providing continual coaching and mentoring
Role model the necessary behaviors that support independence and the aspirational desires of the individuals
Informs DSPs of organizational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements including incident management reporting
Works creatively and collaboratively with trans-disciplinary team members including RN, QIDPs, and PD to determine successful solutions in supporting the needs of the individuals
Ensures that health and safety requirements are observed including maintaining a stimulating and comfortable physical environment
To facilitate individuals’ participation in recreational activities and medical appointments, coordinates all transportation activities for the residence
Manage the personal property of individuals and their ability to access personal items
In collaboration with the clinical team, participates in admission and discharge reviews and makes recommendations to Program Director
Conducts monthly fire evacuation drills to include all staff members at the residence
Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies including managing the distribution and reconciliation of petty cash funds
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies within mandatory time frames
Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US
Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by Program Director or designee
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in a related field and/ or five years' experience in ID/DD or related supervisory/management experience in a residential setting
Effective written and oral communication skills
Preferred
AMAP; SCIP-R; CPR & First Aid is needed, but not required
Behavior Tech Training preferred
Computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows
Benefits
Health and wellness resources
Generous PTO
Professional development
Company
Services for the UnderServed
S:US provides residential and health services to people with disabilities, people in poverty, and people facing homelessness.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Douglas Walerstein
Chief Financial Officer
Gurveen Vohra, MPA
Human Resources Business Partner Executive - Support Services
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