Assistant Manager - New Hartford
About The Position
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Assistant Manager to join our team at Iris House, our residential program in New Hartford, CT. Our Iris team establishes life-changing relationships with our participants and provides opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery. Our Iris Residential Group Home program is dedicated to servicing individuals with chronic psychiatric conditions, enabling them to live a more fulfilled life. The program specializes in supporting clients who have experienced challenges with community living. To ensure a high level of care, Iris House supports clients by providing 24/7 on-site staffing. Iris House takes a team-based approach to ensure each participant’s needs are met through a uniquely created treatment plan. We provide the structure, stability, care and attention needed to let go of their diagnoses to reveal the person underneath. ASSISTANT MANAGER ROLE The residential Assistant Manager assists the Program Manager in the day-to-day scheduling and management of the team, as well as assorted administrative functions. The Assistant Manager will also be responsible for suggesting and implementing program improvements and potentially assisting with program design for new pilot programs . The position also serves as a highly effective direct care staff and the assistant manager is expected to model behavior for the direct care staff and the clients and promote house culture The Assistant Manager is an individual who has demonstrated a high degree of responsibility and ability to manage details. The position can be used as a first step for direct care staff to demonstrate management abilities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- At least 2 year experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Valid license and a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
- Approved criminal background and driving check
Responsibilities
- Assists the Program Manager in the day-to-day scheduling and management of the team
- Assorted administrative functions
- Suggesting and implementing program improvements
- Potentially assisting with program design for new pilot programs
- Serves as a highly effective direct care staff
- Model behavior for the direct care staff and the clients and promote house culture
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 2 weeks' paid vacation in your first year of service
- Additional paid personal days
- 8 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
