Job Title: Assistant Program Manager

Number of Openings: 1

Hours: 48 per week

Wed 10a-8p, Thurs 2p-9a, Fri 1p-8p, Sat 8a-8p

Annual Rate: 65,972.00

Locations: Natick, MA

Job ID#: 286

GML Program

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Who We Are?

Lifeworks has been a champion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1954. Lifeworks was founded by families who recognized the importance of advocacy and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities to be part of the community.

If you want a position in which the work that you do every day makes a meaningful impact in the lives of many, then this is the agency for you!! As an industry leader, Lifeworks continues our commitment to self-determined support, careers with competitive wages, and developing innovative opportunities that enhance everyday lives.

Mission & Vision (Advocacy, Empowerment, and Opportunity)

Our mission is to serve our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together. We envision a community where people with disabilities are more broadly valued, hired by employers, receive support, and participate in ordinary activities.

SUMMARY: Our mission is to empower people with disabilities, including autism, through education, jobs, and homes

If you are an adaptable, creative and caring person who enjoys working as part of a team helping individuals live independently in their community, while planning and engaging in some fun and rewarding activities along the way, then we’d like to talk with you about joining a team of dedicated professional who does just that.

As an Assistant Program Manager at Lifeworks, Inc you will provide adequate structure and supervision for individual safety and health and to assure the effective delivery of services in each person's individual support plan. Protects and enhances the rights of individuals in the program. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C. and Department of Developmental Services, and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

• 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.

Lifeworks provides a competitive salary for Assistant Program Manager, and an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• Excellent Salary
• $1,000 signing bonus, payable after 3 months
• Health Insurance with 3 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
• Dental, Vision, and Short-Term disability insurance is available
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS in Human Services / related field or substitute 10 years of related experience with persons with ID/ DD or human services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills - please note that as a part of the interview process, all candidates will be completing a 1-page writing sample.
• Personal Vehicle
• Valid driver’s license (in State of residency) required.

Ability to successfully complete and become certified in Lifeworks provided training in:

• CPR & First Aid
• Medication Administration Certification

All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, and driving record check.

For a full list of job opportunities or to learn more about Lifeworks, please visit www.lifeworksarc.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,972.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person