What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Manager (286) position at Lifeworks, Inc.?
Position: Assistant Program Manager
Job ID: 285
Location: Natick
Shift: Wednesday 10:00am-8:00pm, Thursday 10:00-8pm, Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm
Salary: $70,500
As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.
Lifeworks is hiring a full-time Assistant Program Manager to work with Individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve. *Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for assisting with all hands-on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
- Ensures health and safety of the Individual that including Personal care.
- Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, money management.
- Communicate with family, friends, guardians, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency of programming and support.
- Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semiannual agreements in consultation with other residential staff, Program Manager, and Director.
- Perform case management duties.
- Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
- Scheduling/supervision of staff.
Requirements:
- Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
- A Bachelor's degree or an associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or HS diploma and five years of related work experience in Human Services.
- Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
- Valid Driver's License required
- Valid MAP certification is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Benefits package that includes:
- 403(B) matching up to 3%
- $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
- Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
- 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
- Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer:
This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.
Salary : $70,500