ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (Babylon, NY)

• This shift is 40 hours per week ( Sunday - Thursday 12p - 8p ) Must be able to work flexible schedule (including additional shifts) as needed.
• The pay rate for this position is $23.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Six months’ supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License required

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 (i.e. : laundry, groceries etc.)

• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course

• 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

• About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.

• Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity.  We are an EEO Employer.