Asst Manager OPWDD- Housing Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Bohemia, NY

5d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager oversees day-to-day activities and the assigned residence under the supervision of the Residential Manager. The role directly supervises Direct Support Professionals and provides oversight of service planning and clinical and health care services. The Assistant Manager works in partnership with people supported in the residence to promote their rights, health, safety, personal outcomes, life skills, relationships, and valued social roles. The position is performed in person and requires some travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification; may be provided upon hire if needed.
Valid SCIP certification for OPWDD; may be provided upon hire if needed.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet FREE’s driver criteria.
Ability to work flexibly in a team environment, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
Efficiency, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including prolonged sitting, walking, and standing; effective verbal and written communication; operating standard office equipment; reaching; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or standing on a stool as needed; and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
AMAP certification strongly preferred for OPWDD.

Responsibilities

Partner with people supported to promote their rights, health, safety, and personal outcomes.
Advocate for people supported and help them learn life skills and overcome barriers to relationships and valued social roles.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and observe assigned Direct Support Professionals.
Oversee service planning and the provision of clinical and health care services.
Implement day-to-day activities and oversee the assigned residence.
Complete and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant paper and electronic documentation.
Prevent, recognize, and report abuse, and provide ongoing protective oversight to residents.
Communicate respectfully and maintain ongoing communication with residents, supervisors, team members, and community members.
Provide emergency coverage and cover Direct Support Professional responsibilities as needed.
Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning individuals and employees.
Keep the residence and external property clean, safe, and attractive.
Complete required training and maintain compliance with requirements.
Ensure compliance with FREE policies, procedures, and operating standards.
Implement continuous quality improvement for department services and administrative functions.
Assist with developing, implementing, and administering Human Resources policies and programs, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action compliance.
Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take measures to prevent accidents and address health or safety risks.
Follow FREE’s ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.