Program Assistant, M-F, 2p-10p

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: M-F, Full Time Hours • Sunday • Monday 2p-10p • Tuesday 2p-10p • Wednesday 2p-10p • Thursday 2p-10p • Friday 2p-10p • Saturday Location: Minnetonka, 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 Apply tot his job