Assistant Program Manager

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness 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 Manager are to provide assistance in the operation of the stabilization group home which services adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis. The goal is to work with the clients to stabilize while also providing rehabilitative services so he/she/they can transition to the next level of independence. This position provides leadership and mentoring to staff as they provide client centered services and complete the accompanying documentation.  Specific duties included:

• Assist the Program Director in providing oversight of the daily operation of the program, client services, and staff supervision.
• Oversee the client service delivery to ensure it is client centered and meets all requirements.  Assist staff and oversee the documentation for these services are completed in an accurate and timely manner by providing training, mentoring, and supervision to staff.   
• Provide client centered services.  Role model, train, and provide support to staff as they provide client services including supportive counseling to assist in stabilizing; crisis prevention skills and coping skills; verbal crisis intervention; medication supervision; teaching of daily living skills; and recreational activities.
• On-call on a rotating basis for staff support.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications for the Assistant Program Manager include:

• BA/BS in human services and 1-year experience in human services, associate 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.
• The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.

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Monday-Off

Tuesday- 11:00am-7:00pm

Wednesday- 12:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday- 9:00am-5:00pm

Friday- 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturdays- 8:00am-3:00pm