Professional Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field or 3 years experience in a human services delivery system including at least 1 year in a comparable program.
• At least 2 years experience providing support to persons with developmental disabilities.
The MENTOR Network, a human services organization, is about helping people. We serve people with developmental disabilities, children with emotional and behavioral challenges, and people with acquired brain injury by offering community-based, residential, in-home and out-of-home services to fit each individual’s needs and preferences. With locations throughout Southern California, Cole Vocational Services, First Step Independent Living and Unlimited Quest provide day habilitation and employment services to adults with developmental disabilities in both center-based and community-based programs.
We are currently seeking an ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR to join our Cole Vocational Services Day Program located in SANTA ROSA, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for implementing curriculum for consumers served.
• Develops and implements activity schedules with guidance from Administrator including paid and volunteer opportunities for consumers.
• Supervises all staff to ensure plans and schedules are implemented.
• Ensures that community integration hours are met within the service offices.
• Provides daily support to the service office including crisis management assistance when needed.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates staff efforts to achieve program, organization and consumer outcomes.
• Conducts staff training.
• Responsible for consumer care, supervision, and safety while in the program.
• Ensures consumers rights.
• Maintains and monitors professional relationship with the consumer employees.
• Conducts site checks in the center, if applicable, and in the community.
• Facilitates self-advocacy meetings.
• Act as support staff as needed to meet regulatory requirements.
Other Requirements: • Current driver’s license, car registration and auto insurance.
• Must pass health screening, TB test and criminal background checks.
We offer competitive compensation along with full benefits to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, vacation and sick time. EOE.