Residential Assistant Program Manager III-Homebase
Why Opportunity Partners?
As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values positive impact, compassion and partnership in our community, Opportunity Partners will train you for success! Join our award-winning team where you'll do life-changing work and help advance the quality of lives for people with disabilities. Our staff works together in achieving the common goal that people of all abilities can thrive in the world. If you want to earn more than just a paycheck, please apply today!
Job Summary
As a Residential Assistant Program Manager III of our Homebase Supported Apartment Program, you will support people with disabilities to successfully live in their own apartments and participate in their communities. You will assist these individuals with increasing their independence and quality of life. You will supervise, train, and support our staff of Direct Support Professionals.
- Wage:
$18.00 per hour
How you will make a difference
As part of our team, you will support people with disabilities in the following areas:
- Participates in the individual planning process with each person served
- Collaborate with a person's care team and facilitate team meetings
- Promote hobbies and recreational activities
- Assist with meal planning, grocery/personal shopping, & cooking
- Schedule and attend medical appointments & provide medication administration
- Support & develop independent living skills
- Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, apartment maintenance, finances and budgeting, social interactions, and self-advocacy
- Supervise a staff of Direct Support Professionals
- Provide training to personnel on person served health and support needs so individuals can live as independently as possible
- Manage and maintain staffing schedule to ensure people's support needs are met
- Collaborate with the program manager regarding staff training and coaching
What you will bring to Opportunity Partners
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
- Work independently and within a team
- Must have reliable transportations and possess a valid driver's license.
- Must meet the Qualification as a Designated Coordinator (see standards below)
Designated Coordinator
Qualifications:
To qualify as a Designated Coordinator, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- a 4-year degree in Human Services or a related field plus at least on year of experience in the field
- a bachelorette degree in a field related to human services, and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older
- an associate degree in a field related to human services, and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or
- a diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older
- a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities and four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications listed above.
Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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