Assistant Residential Manager

Jawonio•Village of New Hempstead, NY

5d•$20 - $25

About The Position

To provide administrative support and supervise direct care and/or act on manager’s behalf in the house; ensuring consumers are living in a safe, nurturing environment.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Human Services field plus at least 3 years of experience in the OPWDD field, OR Bachelor’s Degree plus one-year exp.
Additional experience in field may be substituted for Associates degree with approval from Director of CLS.

Responsibilities

Supervises direct care staff as they carry out assigned duties, ensuring that all assignments are carried out as scheduled, including ADL skills assigned to each individual, housekeeping duties, laundry, and transporting of individuals.
Ensures paperwork i.e., ongoing services, active treatment and habilitation goals are completed, and paperwork is filed.
Monitors the vehicle log on a daily basis. Coordinates vehicle repairs as needed.
May perform duties of DSP as needed or required due to scheduling, etc.
Shops for House groceries biweekly or as needed, following the menus as outlined by the dietician. Dates and stores food according to house procedure.
Monitors on going services to individuals living in the home, including daily hygiene activities as showers, denture cleaning, shaving, etc. Ensures that the individual is neat, clean, and ready to go on outings, appointments etc. on time.
Accompanies, or arranges for staff to accompany, individuals on medical appointments.
Maintains inventory of all household supplies. Orders or buys replenishment as needed, utilizing state contracts if available. Completes purchase order forms and submits per agency regulations.
Visually inspects the house on a daily basis, including exterior of residence and garage. Calls the maintenance department to report any repairs or other steps needed to make the residence safe.
Performs a variety of leadership functions, including participating in orientation and training of new employees; responsible for weekly staffing schedule, and daily staff assignments including obtaining overtime authorization and attendance tracking. In the absence of the House Manager, will address some disciplinary issues and other activities related to the operation and smooth running of the house.
Monitors the completion of individual accountability sheets on a weekly basis to ensure that all assignments and projects have been completed. Documents any changes or deviations from the plans.
Member of the clinical team.
Models appropriate behavior and work ethic for staff, ensuring that the mission of the agency is reflected in the care provided to the individuals living in the residence.
May be required to work an additional shift if needed.
In the absence of the Manager, may assist with program money.
Must cooperate and participate fully with Jawonio and/or Justice Center and OPWDD during an investigation or inspection, including making verbal and written statements as requested by the person(s) doing the investigation.
May transport individuals to work center or other day treatment program.
Attends departmental meetings as requested, scheduled or necessary. May present reports or conduct research for meetings.
Maintains safe, orderly work area and work practices.