Assistant Program Manager

Starting rate $20.25/hour
Schedule: Sunday 9a-5p Monday 2:30-11p Tuesday 2:30-11p Wednesday 9a-4p

The Assistant Program Manager will assist the Program Manager with supervisory responsibilities within a group home setting. This role will also ensure the smooth operation of caregiver services provided by Direct Support staff to adults who identify with developmental disabilities.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference

• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect.
• Assist with the supervision of staff. Assist staff in promoting self-advocacy decision-making and empowerment and developing person-centered goals and strategies.
• Develop and monitor creative and interesting community-centered opportunities for all individuals.
• Schedule and attend individuals medical dental psychiatric and any other necessary appointments as needed.
• Complete progress notes and other documentation as necessary.
• Monitor scheduling of staff to ensure economy and program coverage.
• Audit individual financial records and assist with monthly business reports (petty cash spending reports etc.).
• Ensure accuracy of medication administration following MAP procedures.
• Lead and attend staff meetings as appropriate.

• High School diploma or equivalent degree and two years related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to exercise sound judgement.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must hold a valid drivers license have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.