ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER at Life's WORC in Deer Park, NY
- Company: Life's WORC
- Location: Deer Park, NY
- Posted: Sep 21, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $23.50 USD per hour
- Experience: 1+ years
Overview
This shift is 40 hours per week Tuesday-Saturday 12p-8p . Must be able to work flexible as needed . The pay rate for this position is $23.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package. Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
Job description
- This shift is 40 hours per week Tuesday-Saturday 12p-8p
- . Must be able to work flexible as needed .
- The pay rate for this position is $23.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
- 24/7 On-Call accessibility
- Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, training of residential staff and other delegated tasks
- Provide on-going supervision of residential staff
- Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
- Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the person’s program plan
- Complete staff performance evaluations
- Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
- Be available to all staff for coaching and observation around Person-Centered Supports
- Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
- Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
- General lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
- Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
- Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; address any maintenance issues
- Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
- Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs with Residence Manager
- Properly use and maintain household equipment and appliances
- Attend all required meetings and trainings on time and prepared.
- Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with and in the absence of the Residence Manager that drive operational processes
- Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
- Responsible for adhering to agency policies (Cash Policy, Medisked Attestation etc.)
- Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
- Adhere to agency quality standards of operation
- Adhere to paperwork time frame submissions
- Perform other duties as assigned
- This shift is 40 hours per week. Flexibility Needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- One year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Six months’ supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid NY State Driver’s License required
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle
Skills
Required
- Valid NY State Driver’s License
- Ability to supervise residential staff
- Ability to coach and observe staff
- Safe driving practices
- Ability to conduct road tests
Preferred
- Six months’ supervisory experience
Benefits
- Affordable Health insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
- 100% Company Paid Dental insurance
- Pension Plan/403b with Company $ Match
- Student Loan Repayment Plan
- Vision insurance
- Tuition and Textbook Reimbursement
- Staff Recognition Awards & Bonuses