Program Assistant Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Summary and Position Overview :

Adult Day at the J offers two specialized program tracks, Connections and IN. Our Connections program provides day support to older adults with Alzheimer’s / Dementia and other cognitive and physical impairments. Our IN program provides day support to individuals over the age of 18 who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Both programs are geared to help our participants build upon and maintain their current knowledge, discover new abilities and cultivate personal growth while working to achieve their individualized goals.

The Program Assistant Supervisor (Prog. Assistant III) position is responsible for overseeing and supervising a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who provide personalized services for our Connections and / or IN participants. Both programs are geared to help our participants build upon and maintain their current knowledge, discover new abilities and cultivate personal growth while working to achieve their individualized goals. This may include activities that support soft skills, speech therapy, physical fitness, volunteerism, and socialization. In addition, Program Assistant Supervisor (Prog. Assistant III) position will assist the Program Manager in communicating directly with families, developing participant support strategies and ensuring staff ratios are met. Adult Day at the J is accredited by the State of Missouri and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple team members and priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should have the flexibility to work within our operating hours, 7 : 30am to 5pm, Monday – Friday, including some evening and weekend hours.

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide direct, ongoing supervision of Direct Support Professionals.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring and coaching of staff.
• Develop staff into a highly performing team while establishing growth potential into promotional roles.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and coach staff as needed.
• Prepare, approve, and submit payroll per agency guidelines.
• Hold staff accountable for meeting program expectations.
• Ensure staffing ratios are met by establishing and implementing a daily break / lunch schedule which allows for safe, high-quality support.
• Monitor and respond to participant, family, and staff concerns promptly, ensuring excellent customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

Requirements :

Per our licensure, Adult Day employees are required to become registered with the MO Family Care Safety Registry. Active registration must be maintained for continued employment at our center. American Red Cross CPR / First Aid certification, TB testing, and Hepatitis A vaccine are required in this role per licensure. The J provides training / re-certification, testing, and vaccine if employee does not already have. Position is subject to a pre-employment background check and physical.