PROGRAM MANAGER (Rosedale,NY)

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.

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

Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:

- Very affordable health and dental insurance

- Company Matching 403(b) program

- Generous Paid Time Off policy

- Tuition and text book reimbursement

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

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

Six months supervisory experience required, One year's supervisory experience preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Valid 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

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 (ie: 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

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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