PROGRAM MANAGER (St. James ,NY)
On-site · Saint James, New York, United States
Job Summary
Program Manager position at Life’s WORC in St. James, NY, overseeing residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include protective oversight of residents, 24/7 on-call accessibility, scheduling and training of residential staff, supervision and personnel issues, assisting residents with activities of daily living, staff evaluations, participation in IDT/Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys, completion of AMAP and recertification, driving agency vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and ensuring compliance with agency quality standards. Requires high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred), two years of relevant experience with developmental disabilities, some supervisory experience preferred, strong verbal/written communication, valid driver’s license, ability to pass a road test, and willingness to travel/drive as needed. Also notes opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits. Life’s WORC emphasizes a diverse workforce and occupancy across multiple counties in New York.
Required Qualifications
- High-School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred
- Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- One year’s supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid NY State or out of state Driver’s License required
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
- 24/7 On-Call Accessibility
- Responsible for scheduling, training of residential staff, supervising, personnel related issues and other tasks
- Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
- Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
- Complete staff performance evaluations
- Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
- Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
- Ability to lift: general lifting is required
- 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
- Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with the Director of Residential Services that drive operational processes
- Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
- Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
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