ASST RESIDENCE MANAGER - Cornelia
About The Position
UCP Long Island is hiring an Assistant Residence Manager to help oversee a residential program supporting individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Working closely with the Residence Manager, this role helps ensure residents receive high-quality care and support while assisting with the leadership and development of Direct Support Professionals. The Assistant Residence Manager also assumes a leadership role when the Residence Manager is unavailable and provides direct support to residents when staffing needs arise. The position is based in Lake Grove, New York, with additional Suffolk County locations available. It is full-time, has immediate openings, and pays $23.15 per hour. UCP Long Island describes this as an entry-level management opportunity with room for growth and offers paid training, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One to six months of related experience.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and at least one year of licensed driving experience.
- Compassionate and dependable.
- Self-starter who takes initiative.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable leading and supporting a team.
- Passionate about improving the lives of others.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day operation of a residential program.
- Train, coach, supervise, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals.
- Ensure staff have the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care.
- Communicate with families, guardians, and advocates about residents’ progress and well-being.
- Monitor medication administration for accuracy and compliance.
- Support the implementation of individual goals, plans, and services.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
- Help ensure compliance with regulatory and agency requirements.
- Provide direct support to residents when staffing needs arise.
- Assume a leadership role when the Residence Manager is unavailable.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Free, company-sponsored base life insurance.
- Vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid on-the-job training.
- Tuition assistance.
- Voluntary AFLAC benefits.
- Defined contribution pension plan.
- Optional 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Professional development.
- Supportive team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
