L6007-02 Assistant Residential House Manager

Venture Community Services Inc•Winchendon, MA

2d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes employee education and training, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity. The Assistant Residential House Manager reports to the Residential House Manager and is responsible for the daily care of program individuals and primary program service delivery. The assistant serves as programmatic supervisor to Direct Support Professionals and assumes the Residential House Manager’s responsibilities when that manager is absent. This is an hourly position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay rate is $19.50–$21 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The position includes supporting individuals with disabilities in personal care, health, safety, independent living, recreation, and community activities. Assigned duties may include advocacy for a person living in the home, safety oversight, and serving as Healthy Eating Officer. The role may require overtime, sleepover coverage two to four nights weekly, and awake-night coverage as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
Be available by telephone for daily contact.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify, report, follow instructions, and manage priorities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, sleepover coverage two to four nights weekly, and awake-night coverage as needed.
Ability to exercise judgment that does not jeopardize individuals’ health and safety.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to advocate for and establish rapport with people with disabilities, their families, coworkers, and service providers.
Ability to collaborate with the Residential House Manager.
Ability to physically assist with transfers, carries, bathing, and personal hygiene tasks, including lifting and supporting individuals weighing 150–250 pounds.
Maintain First Aid, CPR, MAP, and Safety Care certifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of experience in a residential program.
Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individual service plans (ISPs), behavior plans, and assessments, ensuring individual input and alignment with program goals and individual capabilities.
Participate in creating, developing, and implementing behavior plans.
Serve as programmatic supervisor to Direct Support Professionals and communicate relevant information to staff, parents, guardians, and day programs as designated by the Residential House Manager.
Oversee individual accounts and the house budget as directed by the Residential House Manager.
Ensure monthly fire drills are completed in accordance with DDS regulations.
Identify program renovation and repair needs and follow through on vehicle maintenance needs.
Attend agency and Department of Developmental Services meetings and annual or semi-annual reviews as assigned.
Prepare weekly staff meeting agendas addressing individual-centered and programmatic issues.
Coordinate and assist with planning individuals’ leisure and recreation time.
Perform the Residential House Manager’s functions and communicate with administrative personnel about day-to-day program operations when the manager is absent.
Maintain program standards under DDS requirements, the Survey and Certification Tool, and Performance Based Objectives.
Maintain records and document daily data.
Educate, supervise, and monitor individual self-medication programs; train individuals in ISP goals and objectives.
Educate and assist individuals with meal preparation, food shopping, finances, banking, receipts, purchases, and recordkeeping.
Educate, transport, accompany, and supervise individuals traveling to or attending their place of worship.
Physically assist individuals with transfers and carries, including for ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals; provide assistance with bathing and hygiene, and escort or restrain individuals in emergencies or behavioral episodes.
Implement agency policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities with a positive demeanor.
Monitor utility use to promote cost effectiveness.
Complete Supervisors Training.
As an advocate, support an assigned person in the home, prepare the advocate agenda, lead related staff meeting discussions, prepare end-of-month data and documentation, keep records in order, and help ensure the person’s medical, dental, personal, and social needs are met.
As Safety Officer, inspect the home, van, and grounds using the safety checklist; report findings; attend quarterly Safety Committee meetings; report general and seasonal safety issues; and promote safety and best practices.
As Healthy Eating Officer, follow agency nutrition policies and training, participate in Food for Health training, prepare weekly menus that meet dietary needs, lead healthy-eating discussions, prepare shopping lists, maintain healthy pantry and freezer supplies, and model healthy eating practices.
Assist the Residential House Manager with evaluating Direct Support Professionals and coordinate or conduct staff meetings in the manager’s absence.
Coordinate ongoing medical, dental, and psychiatric services as needed or directed.
Create the daily work schedule in the manager’s absence and provide emergency coverage as necessary.
Implement staff recognition, maintain required certifications and program-specific training, complete Agency Orientation, and complete required forms, questionnaires, and reports.