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Job title: Assistant Program Director
Company: Mohawk Opportunities Inc.
Job description: Assistant Program Director – Residential Human Services
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness, HIV/AIDS and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:
- Housing that is safe and affordable.
- Services that facilitate growth and recovery.
- Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
- A sense of hope for the future.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Program Director are to provide assistance in the operation of a group home located in Schenectady, NY which services adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis. The goal is to work with the client in stabilizing while also providing rehabilitative services so he/she can transition to the next level of independence. This position will be consider the medication specialist and would work with doctor’s offices and the pharmacy to get the medications in the program for staff members to provide medication supervision with the clients. Specific duties included:
- Assist the Program Director in providing oversight of the daily operation of the program; client services, and staff supervision.
- This position would specifically oversee the client medication process which includes medication time lining, order mediations, obtain necessary paperwork and prescription renew from doctors’ office. In addition, make sure that all medications are received, organized and available to staff who will work the clients on filling their mediation organizers.
- Train and provide support to staff as they provide client services including supportive counseling to assist in stabilizing; crisis prevention skills and coping skills; crisis intervention; medication supervision; teaching of daily living skills; and recreational activities.
Salary and Schedule of the Assistant Program Director:
Schedule:
Sunday – Off
Monday – Off
Tuesday – 9:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday – 9:30apm-5:00pm
Thursday – 9:30am-4:30pm
Friday – 11:00am-8:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am-2:30pm
- 40 hours per week.
- $16.78/hour: $34,902/annual equivalent. Overtime is available; $25.17/overtime rate.
- Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30 minute paid lunch.
- Supportive work environment.
- Culture of caring.
- Agency vehicles available for business use.
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Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Assistant Program Director include:
- BA/BS in human services and 1-year experience in human services, Associates degree in human services with 3 years’ experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
- Experience specifically working with the mentally ill population, medication supervision, and residential experience required;
- Supervisor experience preferred;
- Valid and insurable driver’s licenses as agency vehicles are available for business use;
- Experience or education in crisis intervention and prevention preferred;
- Both the ability to work independently and as a team member;
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; and
- The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.
Benefits
Summary of Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 30 minute paid lunch
- Staff Training and Development
- Promotional Opportunities
- Supportive Work Environment
- Culture of Caring
- Make A Difference Helping Those In Need
Expected salary: $34902 per year
Location: Schenectady, NY
Job date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:46:49 GMT
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