Assistant Program Manager - Justice Resource Institute

Who we are looking for: 

Are you the Assistant Program Manager we have been looking for? JRI’s Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment and day habilitation services. We provide therapeutic and social supports to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

JRI provides the training so that:  

• YOU will provide supervision and oversight to a residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities. 
• YOU will prepare staff schedules and payroll reports. 
• YOU will manage program petty cash funds. 
• YOU will complete and maintain internal and external documentation including health care assessments, appointment forms and healthcare records. 
• YOU will manage individuals’ case records and other record keeping systems. 
• YOU will assist with developing and implementing ISP support strategies.
• YOU will communicate with other service providers, guardians and families. 
• YOU will supervise program staff providing oversight, feedback on their performance, and hands-on training, including formal training for staff on healthcare issues.
• YOU will supervise and delegate duties to direct care staff. 
• YOU will implement and train staff on behavior plans and guidelines as needed.
• YOU will provide on-call assistance and supervision to program staff after hours and on weekends.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. 
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! 

Requirements: 

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related Human Service field are preferred. 
• Candidates must have least 2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. 
• Candidates must have the proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written form. 
• Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an agency vehicle. 
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.