Assistant Residence Director

Seven Hills Foundation • North Smithfield, RI

70d • $23

About The Position

This Assistant Residential Director is responsible for providing day-to-day services to program participants. In addition to providing direct care, this position facilitates the on-site training and supervision of staff, manages participants funds, and operational and staffing budgets. They provide assistance to appropriately plan and schedule staff and ensures that the participants social activities and community integration is meaningful and well planned. The Assistant Residential Director promotes compliance with medication management, day program, and community activities, using agency vehicle or personal vehicle as needed. This position works within a multidisciplinary team following all support plans, including behavior plans and is responsible for accurate documentation. The Assistant Residential Director provides leadership in the absence of the Residential Director.

Requirements

• Prior direct care experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer literacy/proficiency.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, visually, and in writing.
• Basic budgeting and mathematical skills.
• Proven ability to demonstrate tact, good judgment, and initiative in interactions with participants, peers, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Residential Director with the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the assigned residence including but not limited to direct care.
• Provide direct support services to participants at least 32 hours per week, modeling appropriate strategies to staff.
• Ensure that all individuals are treated with respect, dignity and support to take as much control as possible over routine activities in their home.
• Teach, assist and support individuals in the community and at home to learn and master skills that enable them to enhance their status.
• Support each individual’s existing relationships and increase their networks of friends and acquaintances.
• Assist individuals with household shopping and maintenance as necessary.
• Assist with supervising staff directly and act as a team leader.
• Lead teams by example through role modeling and coaching.
• Facilitate innovative, constructive problem solving particularly in absence of the Residential Director.
• Promote teamwork between all team members via open professional communication.
• Ensure that transportation for clients occurs using agency vehicle or staff’s personal vehicle as needed.
• Implement ISP/Support Plans and strategies as written and at frequency stated in the plan.
• Demonstrate accurate data collection procedures and consistent use of described support strategies.
• Monitor and maintain individual’s program book to ensure that data collection is accurate and complete.
• Review data collection monthly and prepare written progress notes quarterly.
• Attend ISP meetings.
• Follow and model all routines of the individuals and home including behavior support plans.
• Assist in training staff in the implementation of intervention strategies.
• Respond effectively to potential safety hazards and emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Contact supervisors as needed in the event of concerns and/or crises.
• Assist in managing participants funds and operational budgets.
• Participate in Incident Review process as assigned.
• Ensure that billable services are accurately documented and reconciled by deadlines.
• Assist the Residential Director to appropriately plan and schedule staff.
• Ensure all Rhode Island/Seven Hills policies and licensing regulations are being met.
• Ensure that the union contract is followed.
• Participate in On Call responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining/tracking program staff required certifications.

Benefits

• $23/hr
• $1,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees