Assistant Program Manager - Residential Care (Developmental Disabilities)

at  GIL Foundation

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER - RESIDENTIAL CARE

We are searching for a highly committed, dependable and experienced direct support professional; a person who has a proven record in human services or a related field and ready for more responsibilities. If you have been a Leader, Role Model, or even an Assistant Manager in this field before, you clearly understand the job. Residential management in this field is very challenging but also extremely rewarding considering the special individuals and families we serve. If you are also someone who has a desire to join a mission based organization, and is friendly, compassionate, and genuinely cares for and appreciates people, then this might just be the right opportunity you.

THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM:

GIL Foundation is seeking a committed and qualified Assistant Program Manager to join our team. The residents of this program are truly a special group and wonderful to serve. The guardians are very supportive of GIL and our staff. The residents are typically active in community outings and recreational activities; therefore an enthusiastic, attentive Assistant Manager who is willing to explore opportunities for personal expression, new experiences, and routine family interaction for our residents is preferred.

• An Assistant Program Manager for GIL should be a person of integrity who is highly committed, very responsible, and is organized with a definite attention to detail – considering the daily program assignments and compliance to state licensing regulations at this facility. A Manager who is honest, faithful, and trustworthy; and demonstrates a dedicated work ethic will fit well in our company culture. This assistant Supervisor must be someone comfortable working in a team environment with another Assistant program Manager and the lead Program Manager.
• This Assistant Program Manager should also be caring and compassionate with respect to our residents and a solid coach and mentor for the 12-15 staff members for which he or she will be responsible to supervise. A Manager who is kind, patient, and flexible with co-workers and team members; and also good at observing for other’s needs, while listening to others, and making room for efficient and effective staff supervision and training of a diverse workforce. Someone who can manage the entire program needs (with support of course) including medical, financial, programmatic, recreational, and house/facility management.
• This Assistant Program Manager will need to be flexible with your schedule and availability to work due to the nature of 24-hour care for individuals requiring high levels of support in a facility that you might potentially supervise. Someone who is coach-able, interested in personal development, eager to learn and willing to ask questions will fit well in our company culture. This is an hourly role and overtime is available. The APM will also be subject to call at the particular program worked, in a three person rotation