About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is seeking an Assistant Residence Manager for its Residential Services department. The role supports the daily operation of a residential home and provides compassionate, person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence, dignity, and respect. The Assistant Residence Manager assists with daily living skills, communication, recreation, community inclusion, medication administration and monitoring, medical appointments, individualized service plans, nursing plans, and behavioral support strategies. The position supervises and supports staff schedules, training, and responsibilities, serves as shift leader, and assumes leadership in the Residence Manager’s absence. It also requires accurate documentation in accordance with OPWDD and agency requirements, responding to behavioral or medical emergencies using SCIP-R and crisis response strategies, and collaborating with families, advocates, clinicians, and staff. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled Friday through Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Wednesday and Thursday off. The starting wage is $24.19–$27.45 per hour, plus a $0.75 weekend shift differential.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of related experience, or one year of college coursework in human services or a related field.
  • CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it.
  • SCIP-R Level I; Level II may be required depending on assignment.
  • Meet Lifetime Assistance Vehicle Operator requirements, including a valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with OPWDD regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations of a residential home and ensure compassionate, person-centered services.
  • Assist individuals with daily living skills, communication, recreation, and community inclusion.
  • Administer and monitor medications and coordinate and track medical appointments.
  • Supervise and support staff schedules, training, and responsibilities.
  • Act as shift leader and assume leadership in the Residence Manager’s absence.
  • Assist in developing and implementing individualized service plans, nursing plans, and behavioral support strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with OPWDD and agency requirements.
  • Respond to behavioral or medical emergencies using SCIP-R and crisis response strategies.
  • Collaborate with families, advocates, clinicians, and staff to provide holistic, individualized support.

Benefits

  • No-premium health insurance.
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships, including 50% off tuition for two courses per semester and scholarships of up to $3,000 per semester.
  • Micro-credential stipends of up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
  • Paid onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing learning.
  • Career advancement pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
  • Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
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