Day Program Assistant Manager

Position Title: Day Program Assistant Manager

FTE/Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Location: Oradell NJ

Shift: Monday Friday (8 am 4 pm)

Salary: $22.60 an hour

Primary Function: Responsible for oversite along with Day Program Manager for the day-to-day management of the Day Program in Oradell NJ. The Day Program supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in development of skills needed for greater independent functioning and community integration.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House Inc.

Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals

Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality

Practices job requirements on an accurate timely and regular basis

Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members co-workers and supervisors

Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned

Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirement

Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames

Completes all assigned College of Direct Support and Relias trainings as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities when applicable

Provides direct supervision to assigned staff in order to enhance their technical skills sets leadership qualities and administrative functions

Provides on-going support to staff to ensure completion of job responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agencys policies applicable laws and governmental regulatory agencies

Evaluates staff productivity and documentation of service delivery

Congers with staff to provide technical advice and to resolve problems

Responsibilities include training new employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Essential Functions include:

1. Work with Day Program Manager to establish measurable objectives and strategies to ensure each persons program is based around their individual service plan (ISP) outcomes

2. Develop and ensure site staff consistently implement strategies set forth in the individual service plan and behavior support plans

3. Responsible for supervision and training of Life Skills Coaches

4. Shared oversite and supervision of Senior Life Skill Coaches with Program Manager

5. Ensure that all DDD and Friendship House policy and procedures are followed consistently

6. Offer ideas or training materials for implementation if needed

7. Prepare for and lead group members to facilitate positive outcomes as needed in staffs absence

8. Ensure that staff/member ratios are maintained at all times in the community

9. Ensure that the trip log is utilized consistently by all staff when out in the community and all prescribed medications are available both on site and in the community

10. Maintain good working relationships with family members Support Coordinators transportation providers and other community resources (ie: internship placements local businesses) in order to be the representative in Managers absence

11. Oversight of daily documentation on each member and ensure documentation is meaningful and related to their ISP outcomes

12. Notify Program Manager/Behaviorist of any change in member behaviors concerns or progress

13. Coordinate with the facility to remain up to date on emergency procedures and train staff accordingly

14. Work with Program Manager/Behaviorist on annual progress reports for each member

15. Maintain supply inventory and order replenishments with Manager approval

16. Oversee that all program members records and medications are kept in a secure cabinet

17. Drive up to a 15-passenger van to and from community activities as needed

18. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Day and Community Services Program Director or Day Program Manager

19. Fill in for Day Program Manager in his/her absence

20. Ensure reports are run daily and corrections are made timely

Requirements:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Human Services or related field and one (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other developmental disabilities

Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other developmental disabilities may be substituted for Bachelors degree

Some supervisory experience required

Valid drivers license with clean record required

Minimum 21 years of age

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager