Assistant Program Director

WAR Ministry Corporation is a Christian not for profit organization providing services for individuals with disabilities and their families. We are seeking a like-minded individual to assist in the day to day running of our office in Newark, NJ. Interested candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of family concerns
• Interact regularly (primarily via telephone and email) with caregivers, support coordinators, insurance companies, and agency staff.
• Ensure timely staffing of all service needs.
• Work closely with agency staff to ensure that all level of service requirements are met
• Phone screen potential new hires
• Admit individuals into service programs
• Aid in the growth of existing service programs
• Complete all required training and attend meetings
• Maintain staff files
• Provide new hires with agency enrollment information
• Ensure all staff records are up to date
• Ensure that staff trainings are completed within proper time frame
• Ensure that all certificates and licenses are current
• Receive and organize billing
• Produce file for bi-weekly payroll
• Ensure proper documentation of all service sessions
• Maintain all files of individuals being served by agency
• Support Program Director in other administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

• A bachelor degree in psychology, human services, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative role (additional experience providing support services or ABA services to individuals with disabilities preferred)
• Experience working with a Christian ministry focused on community service
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to work with and communicate with a wide range of people
• Excellent planning, organizational, and coordinating skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and prioritize workload, anticipate and meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities and workload fluctuations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability and organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects independently and with minimal guidance from Executive Director
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications, as well as email and internet capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to use web and technology management skills effectively
• Proficient sales/marketing skills; Proficient financial skills
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and independent judgment in accordance with organization, state, and federal policies

* The assistant program director must be willing and able to grow and help facilitate the growth of WAR Ministry Corporation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 3 years (Preferred)
• Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person