Assistant Program Manager
Albertina Kerr

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.

As an Assistant Program Manager, you'll work in an adult residential group home providing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Help them achieve their desired lifestyles! You'll assist your Program Manager in providing staff support, creating a positive work environment, and with financial oversight.

This position works Swing shift Monday-Friday, with an additional weekend on-call rotation 1-2 times per month. Additional compensation is provided for on-call.

Essential Duties

• Train, schedule and provide peer support 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 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 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.

• 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

• One-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related field.
• Familiar with medication usage and side effects.
• Good math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions in response to incidents as they arise.
• Ability to relate effectively with people served.
• Ability to meet agency driving requirements.
  • Driving eligibility includes a current and valid driver's license, at least two years of driving experience verifiable through the DMV, and no more than two moving violation infractions in the past two years.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 lbs.