Assistant Residence Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Residence Manager assists the Residence Manager in supervising and coordinating the operation of the residence. The role helps ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals supported, compliance with applicable regulations and agency policies, and effective oversight of medical, medication, staffing, financial, and residential activities. The position requires a flexible schedule, including day, evening, and weekend hours, and is contracted for 40 hours a week. The Assistant Residence Manager supports staff training and performance evaluation, contributes to meetings and written reports, helps coordinate community inclusion and recreational activities, and assists in maintaining a clean physical environment. The role also requires the ability to use computers and office equipment, communicate and write fluently in English, and drive agency vehicles.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency vehicles.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
- Ability to represent oneself and the agency professionally and courteously.
- Knowledge of, understanding of, and ongoing practice of the Agency’s Standards of Conduct.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, communicating, occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and lifting or pushing/pulling loads of varying weights.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals supported.
- Maintain compliance with 624 regulations and Abbott House policies and procedures for incident reporting.
- Coordinate medical appointments and post them on the medical calendar.
- Review and sign off on medical consults.
- Conduct bi-weekly medication and medical-supply inventory checks.
- Review MARs for medication-administration compliance, physician orders, and monthly blood-pressure checks.
- Supervise direct support staff regarding data collection, active treatment, and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assume responsibility for individuals supported in the absence of the Assistant Residence Manager, as stated in the posting.
- Assist with staff performance evaluations at the direction of the Assistant Residence Manager, as stated in the posting.
- In the absence of the Assistant Residence Manager, review timesheets for accuracy and forward them to the Unit Administrator with budget-tracking and per diem sheets.
- Assist in coordinating consumer financial expenses, including clothing allowances, personal allowances, and the household budget.
- Assist the Residence Manager with staff and resident meetings.
- Prepare written reports as requested and attend meetings as required.
- Work a varied schedule that includes evening, day, and weekend hours.
- Assist with training direct support staff as required by supervisors.
- Help maintain a clean physical environment and perform related work as required.
- Participate in scheduled in-service training modules.
- Ensure community-inclusion and recreational activities are scheduled and implemented.
- Perform assigned activities that further the agency’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
