Assistant Manager

Are you looking for an exciting career and ready for the next step up from Direct Support Professional (DSP)? Apply immediately before you miss your opportunity to work at Progress as their new HCBS Assistant Manager in their Des Moines location.

Join our team to help carry out our mission to "SUPPORT PEOPLE TO HAVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITY" .

HCBS Assistant Manager is responsible to assist the coordinator with oversight of day-to-day operations of their assigned locations. This includes programming for persons served, assisting with staff scheduling and trainings. The HCBS Assistant Manager will report directly to the HCBS Coordinator.

We offer family-friendly benefits:

• Employer pays 90% of the employee Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
• No premium cost for employee dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Employer pays 85% of the employee family Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
• Low deductible and out of pocket cost benefit plans.
• Retirement plan with 1% gift and up to 5.5% employer match contribution after one year.
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS of the Assistant Manager

1. Be at least 21 years of age.

2. Available for on-call assistance when emergencies arise at assigned sites.

3. A high school degree (or its equivalent) and one to five years experience

4. Ability to exercise sound judgment and quick decision-making when the situation requires.

5. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with others.

6. Possess "leadership ability" as it relates to supervision and training of staff.

7. Ability to be creative and advocate when giving input to "program of training" for the person served.

8. Maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License with a good driving record, and a private automobile used to carry out job duties. Hold adequate liability insurance (required: $100,000/$300,000/$50,000).

9. Be available for on-call assistance when emergencies arise at assigned sites.

10. Complete Medication Managers course and attend all mandatory training required of this position.

11. Be proficient in computer skills.

Who is Progress Industries

Progress is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities.

Progress is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.