Assistant Program Manager - Intensive Programs

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  

  • Coordinates daily routines and activities for the assigned site, provides support for the Program Coordinator, and coordinates individual and general treatment programs.

  • Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students with intense needs in living, activity, school and community settings. Instructs, organizes, and assists with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), learning and practicing social and peer interaction, community interaction and coping skills, budgeting for small personal expenditures, and schoolwork and/or homework.
  • Conducts team meetings, facilitates treatment discussion, assures team meeting minutes are completed thoroughly, distributed and posted on SharePoint.
  • Provides coaching, training, feedback regarding performance, conduct, and attendance to direct reports. As needed, conducts bi-weekly meetings with employees directly supervised to discuss student progress and concerns, and team related topics.
  • Meets regularly with designated Program Coordinator to discuss topics related to students, employees, team and agency.
  • Participates in medication reviews, providing behavioral observation to assist with assessment of current medications.
  • Creates, maintains, and posts staff schedules to ensure appropriate levels of student supervision in accordance with agency guidelines. Complies with on-call procedures related to staff attendance providing coverage as needed.
  • Supports and implements agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in individual treatment plan and/or education plans as established by a Licensed Therapist and the treatment team. These plans are specifically targeted for stabilization when admitted to GLS and transition into a group area.
  • Works as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes therapists, case coordinators, SLPs, OTs, medical staff, education, program staff and families, collaborating to champion use of behavioral and intensive therapeutic interventions and strategies across programs with GLS.
  • Under the direction of the Licensed Therapist employs innovation and creativity within daily treatment and therapeutic approaches.
  • Collects specific data on target behaviors and target programming (as defined by the Therapeutic Director) as well as, prepares and maintains written case notes after all shifts. Completes progress notes related to the implementation of interventions. Monitors student progress through charts and graphs.
  • Works with all internal teams when it is time to begin transitioning student into a specific group area by way of attending appropriate communication and/or team meetings to give feedback, discuss approaches, etc.
  • Provides training, modeling, and consultation for program teams as students transition and integrate into standardized programming.
  • During school assists students as necessary to meet classroom expectations, activity schedule, and behavior management program. Communicates with teacher, substitute teacher, and therapist about student progress, effective approaches, and concerns whenever necessary.
  • Informs appropriate staff of students’ activities, behaviors and medical concerns. Completes and utilizes all required forms as outlined in policies and procedures, i.e. incident reports, communication log, bed checks, data sheets, shift treatment summaries, staffing reports, activity requests, activity logs, and other miscellaneous reports.
  • Coordinates with team members to plan and implement on- and off-ground activity schedules and events for students. Organizes, time, space and people to promote the activity schedule.
  • May be responsible for completing medication administration and/or assisting students with meal planning and preparation, laundry, and daily housekeeping. May use agency credit card or cash systems to purchase supplied for the program or students.
  • Maintains awareness of assigned students and/or clients and is responsible for their health, safety, and welfare. Observes and reinforces all safety rules and regulations, including the use of safety and assistive equipment.
  • Monitors purchasing of supplies, equipment and services for students and program area. Responsible for processing monthly receipts and credit card statement and updating the budget ledger.
  • Contributes to the cleanliness and overall appearance of the site, grounds, and vehicles. Communicates any damage or needed repairs as outlined in policies and procedures.
  • Follows all policies and procedure as it pertains to reporting any suspected student abuse.
  • In partnership with Program Coordinator, performs human resource management and payroll processing functions for direct reports including interviewing and selection; orientation, training and performance monitoring and evaluations; coaching, counseling and corrective action and resolution of employee concerns. Monitors overtime. Maintains clear, objective documentation. Support staff in professional development.
  • Conducts self in positive, respectful and collaborative manner in accordance with the MyPath Beliefs and Behaviors demonstrating proactive actions and decision making to ensure supportive work relationships and a healthy and safe environment for the students. Maintains self-control during crisis intervention. Uses appropriate, effective approaches with students. Properly and safely implements agency approved physical intervention techniques.
  • In partnership with the Program Supervisor, performs human resource management and payroll processing functions for direct reports including interviewing and selection; orientation, training and performance monitoring and evaluations; coaching, counseling and corrective action and resolution of employee concerns. Monitors overtime. Maintains clear, objective documentation. Supports staff in their professional development.
  • Maintains abreast of current trends, attends conferences, workshops and other training as needed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with all information in the Company Handbook; Company policies/procedures including maintaining participant confidentiality; emergency/disaster procedures, fire/tornado safety, and vehicle operations manual.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or a related field or 4 years equivalent related experience required.
  • Completion of 40 hours of Behavioral Tech online training within 4 months of employment.
  • 3 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a therapeutic and supportive environment required.
  • 1-year supervisory experience required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Age 21 or older required.
  • Valid Wi driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per company policy.
  • Demonstrates an ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.
  • Remains calm under pressure and maintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress.
  • Effective working alone and as a member of a team.

Additional Information

Pay range: $28.25-29.25/hour

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At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

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