TRC- Assistant Residence Manager 1

The Resource Center • Jamestown, NY

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About The Position

Assistant Residence Manager 1, 2 and 3 – JOB DESCRIPTION (Shared Position- Randall IRA/ Norby IRA) RESPONSIBLE TO: Residence Manager FUNCTION: To assist the Residence Manager in the effective operation of the residence. In conjunction with and/or in the absence of the Residence Manager, provides supervision to direct care staff and ensures the implementation of individualized programming for each individual who resides at the residence. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of educational/training techniques for developmentally disabled adults; demonstrated competency in working with individuals with challenging behaviors. The ability to understand and follow written habilitation plans and track, collect and interpret data, including acceptable writing skills for record documentation; the ability to oversee delivery of services. The ability to organize time well and manage multiple responsibilities effectively and in a timely fashion. Reliability, adaptability, flexibility and a willingness and availability to work additional, non-scheduled hours in order to ensure coverage as needed or assigned. Ability to successfully complete and maintain required in-service training. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job, including the ability to lift individuals in order to assist in transferring and positioning and the ability to perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) maneuvers and maintain SCIP certification is essential. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Residence Manager I: High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ work experience with favorable work history; OR Associates degree or 60 credit hours of college course work, preferably in a human service-related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the job. Management/supervisory/administrative experience strongly preferred, but not required; Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred. Assistant Residence Manager 1 Applies to all IRA locations with six (6) beds or less.

Additional Minimum Qualification: All Assistant Residence Managers are required to obtain the Front-Line Supervisor NADSP Certification within the first year as an Assistant Residence Manager.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of educational/training techniques for developmentally disabled adults
• Demonstrated competency in working with individuals with challenging behaviors.
• The ability to understand and follow written habilitation plans and track, collect and interpret data, including acceptable writing skills for record documentation
• The ability to oversee delivery of services.
• The ability to organize time well and manage multiple responsibilities effectively and in a timely fashion.
• Reliability, adaptability, flexibility and a willingness and availability to work additional, non-scheduled hours in order to ensure coverage as needed or assigned.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required in-service training.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job, including the ability to lift individuals in order to assist in transferring and positioning and the ability to perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) maneuvers and maintain SCIP certification is essential.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required.
• High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ work experience with favorable work history; OR Associates degree or 60 credit hours of college course work, preferably in a human service-related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the job.
• All Assistant Residence Managers are required to obtain the Front-Line Supervisor NADSP Certification within the first year as an Assistant Residence Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Management/supervisory/administrative experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with and/or in the absence of the Residence Manager, provides administrative supervision of assigned residence staff, including but not limited to: Discipline, performance evaluation, in-service education, training, development and support, time recording, and ensuring that there are an adequate number of staff to fulfill assigned responsibilities, particularly during critical care times of mealtimes and bathing.
• Provides orientation and training to new staff assigned to the residence.
• Schedules the tasks performed daily by the residence staff to ensure the planning and provision of service and care to each individual, including staff scheduling and coverage.
• Completes all required new hire paperwork, employee change forms, time sheets or other personnel-related paperwork and documentation in a timely fashion.
• Provides assistance, guidance and training to individual habilitation staff concerning individual habilitation for consumers.
• Provides crisis intervention support services to individual habilitation staff as needed or assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED