Assistant Program Manager - Advocates

Overview

Starting Rate: $20.25/hour 

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. 

Minimum Education Required

Additional Shift Details

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values. 
• Promote the mission and values of HMEA through effective leadership. 
• Maintain accurate and complete records, reports and data necessary to meet the requirements of HMEA and other certifying or regulatory agencies. 

• Assist and ensure program and consumer funds are handled according to HMEA policies and procedures. 
• Maintain agency standards for confidentiality. 
• Represent HMEA and the individuals supported in a positive and professional manner at all times. 
• Demonstrate effective use of analytical skills, past experience and logic in order to render sound and objective decisions. 
• Maintain day to day operations in Manager’s absence. 

• Promote teamwork; practice open communication and respect diversity. 
• Assist in training staff to develop skills required for professional growth. 
• Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner. 
• Complete required trainings and maintain certifications. 
• Ensure the people’s rights, privacy and confidentiality are respected and serve as the program Human Rights Officer. 

• Promote the health and well-being of the individuals supported through ensuring quality health care and opportunities for healthy lifestyles and choices. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of ISP goals and objectives. 
• Support the individuals to live a meaningful and socially rich life through planning and preparation. 
• Ensure that the home is well maintained and that it promotes a positive image for the individuals who live there. 
• Encourage and support individuals to make independent choices to the greatest extent possible. 

• Support the individuals to develop and maintain desired relationships 
• Perform assigned tasks delegated by the Manager. 
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. 

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 
• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.  
• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. 
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills. 

• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate. 
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. 
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. 

• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Two years’ experience in MR/MH area preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status. 
• Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers. 
• Additional specific experience may be required. 

HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.