Why Advocates
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedPartners with people to create solutions for life's challenges, helping them thrive.
- Developmental disabilities - operated residential and day programs that helped people with developmental disabilities or other challenges in living. During the year the agency delivered services and support to approximately 1735 individuals through 109 different program locations.$92M spent in FY2024
- Behavioral health - operated residential and outreach programs that helped people with psychiatric illness, substance abuse and other challenges in living. During the year the agency delivered services to approximately 50,075 individuals through 75 different program locations.$85.9M spent in FY2024
- Adult family care - provides support and oversight for individuals providing care to family members with disabilities or who are elderly. The program provided support to approximately 9,752 individuals and families through 11 program locations.$22.8M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenOverview
Starting Rate: $22.00-$23.00/hour Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 3pm-11pm. Optional 7am-3pm shift on Sunday. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the supervision of evening and weekend shifts. They serve as the point person for residents and Direct Care Staff while on shift. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting with the schedules, appointments and activities of the program participants as well as the daily operations of the house under the supervision of the Program Director. The Assistant Program Director will participate in the daily care of the residents and coordinate with Direct Care Staff as it pertains to resident documentation and paperwork.
Who We Are At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Responsibilities Work with program participants to identify goals and objectives; assist with writing service plans and ensure implementation and follow through. Oversee program participants’ safety and fire safety procedures to include: fire drills, training of staff and residents, oversight of Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) and Emergency Evacuation Plan. Assist with staff scheduling to ensure program coverage and budgetary compliance. Responsible for supervising all shift activities. Participates actively in-service planning meetings and development of individualized goals.
Ensures that service goals are implemented and followed (with team support). Assists program participants with functional skills training to assist them to increase independence in areas related to directing support, healthcare management, emergency management, and Activities of Daily Living. Meets with each program participant a minimum of once monthly to check call devices and review emergency procedures. Supports with program and individual recreation. Documents program participant’s safety checks, progress and challenges monthly. Assists program participants with taking medications and with community living skills.
Actively participates in program participant, family, team and staff meetings. Reports changes in program participant’s status or behavior to the Residential Program Nurse and/or Residential Program Director. Completes all documentation and Incident Reports, in accordance with funder requirements and Agency/program established deadlines. Maintains confidentiality with all…
About Advocates
From its Form 990- Budget $235.6M · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
- Staff 2,910 · founded 1975
- Pays its leaders $104K–$357K (10 reported)
- Open jobs 200 · Jobs at Advocates · Full 990 report