Assistant Manager - NeuSpark PDS

Program Development Services Inc.•New York, NY

1h•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

NeuSpark PDS provides person-centered, community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through a range of residential, day, and community services, we empower people to lead meaningful, self-directed lives with dignity and purpose. Our programs are built around each person’s unique strengths, goals, and needs promoting independence, inclusion, and active participation in community life. NeuSpark PDS’s supports foster choice, connection, and personal growth, while also addressing physical and medical needs with care and respect. At NeuSpark PDS, we don’t just support individuals, we amplify their voices, celebrate their potential, and help spark brighter futures.

Requirements

18 Years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or related field
Valid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for PDS
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the people we support to ensure that the rights, health, safety and personal outcomes of the people living in the residence are being supported at all times
Advocate with people we support in a variety of situations
Work with the people we support to teach them new life skills
Assist the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles
Supervise, train, evaluate, and observe assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Ensure that all required documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner
Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support
Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence
Oversee and perform day-to-day administrative functions within the Residential program relative to implementation of NeuSpark PDS' policies and procedures as set forth by OPWDD.
Coordinates and facilitates all monthly staff meetings.
Initiate and follow through on the hiring process of all new residential staff as identified through NeuSpark PDS.
Attend all program surveys and in conjunction with the Resident Manager, follow through on program audit written plan of corrective action.
Works with Human Resources, Fiscal Department, Operations, Developmental and Facilities Maintenance to ensure staffing, equipment, materials and supplies are appropriate and sufficient to guarantee the therapeutic and well-being of the individuals.
Implement and ensures applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are made available to all staff.
Ensures all staff training is done in a timely manner– while also conducting workshops/trainings on a monthly basis or as needed.
Enforces progressive discipline based on NeuSpark PDS' policies and procedures for all residential staff.
Oversees adequate implementation of the Individuals’ Habilitation plans, behavioral services and all health care needs.
Providing oversight and monitoring of all financial resources.
Read and monitor communication log.
Daily monitoring, review and submission of billing documentation
Organize and monitor medical needs including medication administration
Managing Incidents while adhering to OPWDD 624 regulations
Able to perform simple functions on the computer
Ability to physically assist individuals (possible lifting involved) in an emergency or as needed
Ensures physical plan complies with OPWDD standards through bi-weekly checks and reviews of monthly report submitted to the Resident Manager.
Fulfills on-call responsibility and cover DSP responsibilities.
Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Residence Manager
Maintain ongoing communication and always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community
Provide emergency coverage and cover DSP responsibilities as needed
Coordinate, support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees as required
Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization.
Ensure that the residence, including the external property, is clean, safe and attractive at all times
Complete all required trainings and stay in compliance
Other duties as assigned