Program Assistant (Monday-Friday 8am-2pm)

Description

Program Assistant, Lead Direct Support Professional

Full-Time| Non- Exempt

Join our compassionate team to empower individuals with diverse abilities. The Program Assistant provides day-to-day support to Designated Coordinators in terms of operational tasks, staff and program management, reporting, and supervision of services and activities for individuals at a particular site. This role offers growth potential to transition into leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on site, staff trainings (such as shadow shift, re-trainings, etc.) for all program and person-related needs as necessary as directed by DC 
• Assist DC with drafting and updating the progress reports for all individuals 
• Assist with semi-annual/annual meeting prep: My Life Packet update, discussing new goals and methods with person(s) and DC
• Manage health care appointments; scheduling, updating scheduler, updating DC of appointments, and post appointment information
• Attend and assist the DC with staff meetings  
• Attend the annual meetings for the individuals as needed 
• Weekly check-in with DC to keep them informed of staff-related and site-related issues and work with them to re-train the staff as needed* 
• Communicate staff performance or concerns to DC 
• Escalate incidents, serious injuries or workers comp issues to the DC 
• Oversee medication management onsite: (re)ordering medications, SOMs, maintaining backup medication book updates and checks, check in medications when delivered 
• Create and manage the activity plan for the individuals 
• Create and update weekly meal planning in coordination of the person(s) food budget and within dietary needs with the person(s) 
• Create housekeeping and home maintenance plan with person(s) and then coordinate efforts with all site employees to perform; basic house cleaning schedule, laundry, and purchasing of groceries and household supplies 
• Weekly reconciliation of the individual and program funds  

Schedule, Location, Pay:

• Monday 8am-2pm
• Tuesday 8am-2pm
• Wednesday 8am-2pm
• Thursday 8am-2pm
• Friday 8am-2pm

Location: St. Paul, MN

Rate of Pay: $21/hour

What We Offer:

• Paid training
• Paid time off
• 401K with company matching
• Health, Dental, Vision 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program- $1,000
• Ongoing training and support
• Meaningful work with real impact

Requirements

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience providing direct care
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle and maintains necessary insurance coverage 
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements 
• Ability to effectively use a computer and software, calculator, household appliances, etc.  
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action 
• Ability to maintain good employee relations and morale 
• Ability to follow daily routines while allowing for flexibility and planning creative alternatives 
• Ability to work and adapt to a variety of settings