Assistant Manager (Group Home) HIRING EVENT - Queens

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

5d•$45,150 - $50,400•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is hiring Assistant Managers for multiple Queens group home residences. The Assistant Manager collaborates with the Residence Manager and other management team members to oversee all aspects of the assigned community residential program. The role includes supervising and guiding direct support employees, helping maintain regulatory compliance and service quality, supporting residents’ individualized services and care, and contributing to smooth residence operations. The position requires working one weekend day each week and a combination of day and evening shifts, with no overnight shifts. The weekly schedule includes two consecutive days off, either Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday. Compensation is $45,150–$50,400 per year, plus overtime if warranted. If driving is required, an additional $750 per year bonus is available upon completion and passing of AHRC NYC’s Defensive Driving class. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.
Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities and OPWDD regulations.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of Direct Support Professional experience at an OPWDD-certified residence.
Valid New York or Tri-State driver’s license held for more than one year and in good standing.
Willingness to work one day each weekend.
Ability to assist with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program policies and procedures in a timely and consistent manner.
Ability to deal diplomatically with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising staff in a residential setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with ongoing compliance and quality assurance related to State and Federal regulations applicable to the residence.
Provide direct supervision and guidance to direct support employees; confer with the Residence Manager on staff evaluations and participate in addressing staff performance problems.
Provide service coverage according to the Residence Manager’s staffing schedule and respond to changes caused by staffing shortages or residents’ emerging needs.
Support smooth residence operations, including compliance with agency and funder policies and procedures for house and vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and residents’ and personnel files.
Collaborate with the Residence Manager on individualized programs of services and care, and ensure staff deliver services addressing residents’ interests, preferences, strengths, and capabilities.
When assigned to oversee medical services, work with clinical staff to monitor medical-related direct care, records, appointments, medication administration, and referrals.
Ensure residents have adequate food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and other belongings needed in the home.
Work with the Residence Manager and Treatment Coordinator to review active treatment services and residential habilitation outcomes, including attending team meetings and evaluating activity schedules and documentation.
Recommend ideas and outcomes to enhance residents’ quality of life.
Attend and successfully complete required training and skills-development courses, and provide training to residence staff as needed.

Benefits

Low-cost, high-quality medical insurance with single and family plans
Paid time off, including sick, personal, and vacation time
Paid training
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Referral program
403(b) retirement plan
403(b) company match
Life insurance
Employee discount
Flexible Spending account
$750 annual bonus upon completion and passing of AHRC NYC Defensive Driving class, if driving is required