Assistant Program Manager (Residential Group Homes)

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Albertina Kerr Centers - Salem, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Salem, OR

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

As an Assistant Program Manager at Albertina Kerr Centers, you will work in a residential group home setting, providing essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role will involve assisting the Program Manager in leadership tasks, ensuring a positive work environment, and overseeing financial aspects of the program. The position is focused on empowering residents to achieve their desired lifestyles and fostering a supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and provide leadership to diverse staff.
• Maintain a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and safety.
• Provide motivation and feedback to staff.
• Address conflict, facilitate resolution, and model professional and positive relationships.
• Monitor staff training, Incident Reports, ISP goals, BSPs, or other support documents.
• Fill in when necessary to ensure compliance with the staffing ratio or to mentor staff.
• Work with the Program Manager to maintain finances for each client and manage the program budget.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community and governmental agencies, families, guardians, and agency support staff.
• Participate in Licensing Reviews and Self-Assessments and work with the Program Manager on the Plans of Improvement.
• Interact with those we serve in a manner that demonstrates respect, enhances dignity, builds self-esteem, and empowers personal choice.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with medication usage and side effects.
• Ability to make decisions in response to incidents as they arise.
• Ability to relate effectively with people served.
• Ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance and short- & long-term disability
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling
• Satisfies employment requirement for student loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF)