Community Habilitation- R Assistant Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Residential Community Habilitation Manager works across the agency as needed, assisting the Community Habilitation-R Manager with day-to-day program operations. Duties may include supervising direct support professionals, implementing programs, maintaining documentation, and other assigned responsibilities. The role supports individuals’ care, independence, and personal outcomes while helping ensure safe, compliant, and effective program operations. The Assistant Manager participates in the individual’s team, adapts their schedule to support individual care and program implementation, and works at other programs as needed. The position reports to the Community Habilitation-R Manager or designee.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working in the developmental disabilities field.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Managerial or supervisory experience; appropriate education, background, and experience may be considered.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- AMAP certification.
- SCIP certification.
- Program-specific training.
- Valid New York State driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance company; current valid insurance card if using a personal vehicle.
- Ability to work independently, with organizational skills and reliability in decision-making.
- Ability to lift or transfer individuals or items of varying weights, with a minimum capacity of 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, and pull, and perform SCIP techniques.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Reading and math skills sufficient to perform job duties, including understanding doctors’ orders, preparing recipes, and completing program documentation.
- Demonstrated interest and ability to facilitate personal outcomes for individuals receiving services.
- Ability to work around household and other cleaning supplies and chemicals.
- Adherence to the agency attendance policy.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate shift routines and ensure staff performance and quality services during assigned shifts.
- Provide and document shift supervision; complete evaluations, training, discipline, and commendations as assigned.
- Implement and document each individual’s plan of care while encouraging independence and self-worth.
- Provide, encourage, assist with, and supervise personal care and activities of daily living.
- Assist with payroll and ensure goals are correct; notify staff of needed corrections.
- Comply with applicable state, federal, agency, and OPWDD policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform medical and health-related functions in accordance with AMAP policy.
- Assist with monthly summaries, ensure wording is correct, and notify staff of needed corrections.
- Maintain resident SAP records.
- Operate agency vehicles in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and traffic laws; document vehicle maintenance and condition.
- Assist with the coordination, participation, communication, and documentation of individual Life Plan meetings.
- Help ensure a safe work and living environment and compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Attend required trainings, meetings, updates, and medical requirements.
- Participate as an active member of the individual’s team.
- Maintain schedule flexibility to ensure individual care and program implementation.
- Work at other programs as needed to meet individual needs.
- Perform other duties requested by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
