PROGRAM MANAGER (Valley Stream, NY) en Life's WORC

The Residential Manager is responsible for providing oversight of a community residence serving persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Autism. They will provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence. They will be responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of residence staff.

This is a great opportunity to work for an Agency voted as One of the Best Places to Work in NY!  We offer free training, very affordable benefits, a great work environment, opportunities for advancement and immediate placement.

This is a 40 Hr. Sunday - Thursday 9a-5p. Must be available to work additional shifts as needed. The salary for this position is $26.50per hour.

There are behavioral issues so it is preferred that staff have experience with behavioral/psych issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High-School Diploma or equivalent 
• Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• One year’s supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid NY State Driver’s License required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• 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
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with person’s program plan
• Be available to all staff for coaching and observation around Person Centered Supports
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Act as team leader/QIDP responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring all program services and personal outcomes
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• 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
• 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 the Director of Residential Services 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.