Assistant Residence Manager

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$0 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Residence Manager assumes leadership responsibilities includes daily program development, documentation oversight, staff supervision and scheduling, implementation, and facilitation of program models, guiding the youth development and treatment process, and ensuring and facilitating communication between all shifts. Other duties include oversight of the physical environment, resource acquisition, and assisting with training of direct care staff.

Requirements

Minimum requirement High School diploma; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working with youth and families in residential settings.
Knowledge of Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice
Written & Verbal Communication Skill

Responsibilities

Ensure all staff are up to date with all ACS/Rising ground required training.
Complete weekly staff schedules to support program day to day, facility transports/outings.
Ensuring youths supported are made available for all medical and mental health appointments including individual and family therapy sessions, med management, and psychological appointments.
Conduct ongoing documented supervision with staff and co-facilitate weekly staff meetings in coordination with the Residence Manager.
In the absence of the Residence Manager, Assistant Manager will assume the leadership role.
Conduct site inspections on a routine basis and ensure standards are being met; submit work orders for repairs.
Review all logs twice a week and review incident reports followed by a supervisory review/note.
Conduct weekly random video review on a regular basis and follow up with staff and conduct daily medication audit to ensure youth have an adequate amount of medication on hand. In addition, confirm medication delivery with staff on site.
Update the MAR as needed when youth medications are changed or discontinued and communicate with all parties regarding youth medication when required.
Conduct safety and emergency procedures (e.g., fire drills), work in conjunction with the Residence Manager to ensure all PREA standards are adhered to and maintain the ability to seek or become certified in required training (e.g., SCM, MYSI, fire safety).
Complete JYF Core training in addition to supporting new employees with the checklist and ensure group meetings are being conducted while facilitating groups as needed.
The ability to perform SCM restraints.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor