Assistant Manager (CLS)

AHRC Nassau•Seaford, NY

17d

About The Position

The Assistant Manager works closely with the Manager to support individuals in becoming active participants in all aspects of their lives, including self-care, health, safety, household chores, and socialization, while maintaining a high quality of life. The role promotes diversity, cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion, and helps create a welcoming environment where each individual feels valued. The Assistant Manager supports the supervision and training of Direct Support Professionals, helps maintain staffing schedules and employee records, and verifies daily treatment-plan documentation. The position also supports residents’ finances, arranges transportation to medical appointments, communicates with healthcare providers and day programs, and oversees housekeeping to maintain a sanitary and safe environment. The Assistant Manager performs Direct Support Professional duties as needed and carries out other related duties assigned by a supervisor. Responsibilities may evolve or change at the organization’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid New York State Driver’s License maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license must be transferred to a New York State license within 30 days of hire.
One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
AMAP certification.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager with supervising and training Direct Support Professionals to support individuals’ participation in daily life and maintain their quality of life.
Assist with training new employees to ensure the residence is adequately staffed with qualified employees.
Help maintain weekly staff schedules by assigning shifts based on staff availability and residents’ needs.
Maintain appropriate staff records, including documentation of time, attendance, performance, deficiencies, supervisory sessions, and training needs.
Verify daily that required treatment-plan documentation is present and completed.
Assist with residents’ bank accounts and expenditures, including deposits, withdrawals, and monthly statement reviews for accuracy and adherence to individual budgets.
Arrange transportation for residents to medical appointments and coordinate agency vehicle availability and ongoing communication.
Confer with the site RN, physicians, and pharmacies about residents’ medical status and healthcare needs.
Coordinate services and communication with individuals’ day programs by telephone or scheduled meetings.
Oversee housekeeping and upkeep of the house or apartment by assigning tasks to staff to maintain a sanitary and safe environment.
Perform Direct Support Professional responsibilities as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.