Assistant Program Manager
The primary role of the Assistant Program Manager is to work with our developmentally disabled adult
clients in a residential setting at an advanced level of professional competence. In addition, the
Assistant Program Manager oversees the efficient operation of the facility, including prioritizing and
assigning duties to direct support staff on the weekend and in the Program Manager’s absence. The
Assistant Program Manager is expected to set a positive example for direct support staff by adhering to
Cornerstone policies and procedures, government regulations, and quality of care standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the facility’s Program Manager, the Assistant Program Manager is
responsible for the following:
Weekend supervision of the direct support staff, including responding to calls and arranging for
staff coverage in the event of an absence and resolving other problems as they arise during
regular working hours.
Carrying out each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP). The ISP includes behavioral
and skill development programs for each resident. The Assistant Program Manager assumes a
leadership role with other direct support staff members by modeling appropriate interactions
with the residents.
Assisting residents with self-help skills such as personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and
toileting, and in training residents in the activities of daily living such as bed-making, meal
preparation, and housekeeping.
Ensuring the good appearance of residents (i.e., clean and appropriate clothing and shoes, good
hygiene) at day programs or other community activities.
Preparation of appropriate and nutritious meals for the residents and following proper food
handling and storage procedures.
General daily housekeeping duties, as required to maintain the good appearance and
cleanliness of the facility, both inside and out. These duties include but are not limited to
laundry, vacuuming, sweeping (including decks, patios, and outdoor living areas), mopping,
disinfecting bathroom and kitchen surfaces, and periodic deep cleaning. On the weekend
and in the absence of the Program Manager, the Assistant Program Manager supervises the
housekeeping duties of other direct support staff.
Reporting health and safety concerns to the Program Manager as well as the need for
facility repairs and maintenance.
Assisting residents, documenting medication administration per established procedure, and
checking staff recordkeeping. The Assistant Program may be responsible for picking up
medications from the Cornerstone administrative office and for transporting residents to
doctors’ appointments, as needed.
Recording and maintaining various logs and reports, including resident behavior and task
analysis data sheets, seizure, and special incident reports. The Assistant Program Manager is
responsible for providing supervision and training to less experienced direct support staff to
complete the required paperwork and ensure that the required forms are fully stocked.
Providing on-the-job training to direct support staff members on the weekends and as
directed by the Program Manager.
Maintaining ongoing communications with resident families and day program personnel and
visiting the day programs as requested by the Program Manager. The Assistant Program
Manager should be familiar with the residents' day programs.
Supervision
The Program Manager is the direct supervisor of the Assistant Program Manager.
Job Requirements
Must be able to work both Saturday and Sunday to provide weekend supervision.
Attendance at monthly clinical and staff meetings.
Attendance at in-service training. Must meet Regional Center and Licensing training
requirements – 12 hours per year for Adult Residential Facilities.
Working knowledge of Title 17 Regional Center and Title 22 Community Care Licensing
regulations. As a mandated abuse reporter, the Assistant Program Manager must have the
ability to recognize the obvious and suspected signs of abuse and is responsible for
understanding and following abuse reporting policies and procedures.
Ability to respond during emergencies or crises.
Qualifications
Prerequisites: Must be at least age 21 and comply with Community Care
Licensing personnel requirements: have a criminal record clearance,
evidence of good health (physical), and a negative TB test.
Minimum of three years of direct support experience in
residential programs for the developmentally disabled.
Staff supervision experience is a plus.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Year 1 and Year 2 certification.
Successful Completing the following Cornerstone training: General
Orientation, First Aid, In-Home Orientation, Basic Care, Medication,
and Crisis Intervention.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
In addition, a clean driving record, with insurance
company approval to operate Cornerstone vehicles, is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,640.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- San Rafael, CA 94903: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
