Assistant Residential Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Residential Manager supports the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency and its values through measurable signs of PRIDE. The position provides supervision and direction to Direct Support Professionals and assists the Residential Manager with the operation of a residence serving people with developmental disabilities. The role is scheduled for 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 bi-week. Travel as needed to locations in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties is expected to support community activities, outings, appointments, and trainings. The work takes place in the home of the people supported and uses standard office and household equipment. The position requires either an 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 equivalent and at least two years of such experience. Prior supervisory experience is also required. The employee must be medication certified or able to become certified within 90 days, and must have a valid, acceptable New York State driver's license and the ability to become van certified within 90 days. Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Human Services or a related field and one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of such experience.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Medication certification, or ability to become medication certified within 90 days.
- Valid and acceptable New York State driver's license and ability to become van certified within 90 days.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ethical conduct, time management, ability to work independently, ability to operate various cleaning machines, and communication with management.
- Availability for 40 hours per week with flexibility to meet residential program needs, including at least 30 contact hours per week and 24 weekend hours per month, or in certain instances 60 contact hours in a bi-week.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and direction to Direct Support Professionals and complete duties assigned by the Residential Manager.
- Assist with training and supervising Direct Support Professionals to ensure they are competent to provide habilitative services.
- Assist, train, and supervise people supported in self-care, domestic skills, socialization, and other designated areas.
- Ensure residence operations comply with agency policies and procedures and requirements of other governing bodies.
- Assist the Residential Manager in ensuring programmatic issues and documentation are completed and filed appropriately and promptly.
- Assist in implementing and following through on activities of daily living, interpersonal skills training, and behavior modification programs as directed by the Residential Manager.
- Assist with documentation, fire drills, and matters concerning programs, the physical plant, household supplies, equipment repair, and personal needs of the people supported.
- Participate in and/or conduct staff meetings, training, and other discussions regarding people supported when the Residential Manager is absent.
- Travel as needed to support community activities, outings, appointments, and trainings in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.
- 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
