Assistant Residential Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Residential Manager supports the agency’s goals, objectives, philosophy, and values. The role provides supervision and direction to Direct Support Professionals and assists the Residential Manager with the operation of the residence and delivery of habilitative services to the people supported. The position works 40 hours per week, with flexibility to meet residential program needs. It requires at least 30 contact hours per week and 24 weekend hours per month, or, in certain instances, 60 contact hours in a two-week period. The position operates in the home of the people supported and includes travel as needed to locations in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties for community activities, outings, appointments, and training. The employee uses standard office and household equipment. Other duties may be assigned, and duties and responsibilities may change as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Human Services or a related field and one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities; or a high school diploma or equivalency and at least two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Must be medication certified or able to obtain medication certification within 90 days.
- Valid and acceptable New York State driver’s license and ability to become van certified within 90 days.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly talking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, lifting, handling or feeling objects, and reaching with hands and arms.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and direction to Direct Support Professionals and complete duties assigned by the Residential Manager.
- Assist with training and supervision of Direct Support Professionals to ensure staff are competent to provide habilitative services.
- Assist with providing training and supervision to people supported in self-care, domestic skills, socialization, and other designated areas.
- Help ensure the residence operates in accordance with agency policies and procedures and requirements of governing bodies.
- Assist the Residential Manager with ensuring programmatic issues and documentation are completed and filed appropriately and promptly.
- Assist with implementing and following through on ADL, interpersonal skills training, and behavior modification programs as directed by the Residential Manager.
- Assist with documentation, fire drills, and matters concerning the programs of people supported, the site physical plant, household supplies, equipment repair, and personal needs.
- Participate in or conduct staff meetings, training, and discussions regarding people supported when the Residential Manager is absent.
- Travel as needed for community activities, outings, appointments, and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
