Assistant Residential Manager FY 26-27 #11

Alternative Services Connecticut•Griswold, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Residential Manager assists the Residential Manager in the management of all program operations. This role performs direct care, ensures consumers' programs are adhered to, and collects data for behavioral analysis. The Assistant Residential Manager assumes the duties of the Residential Manager in their absence as directed. The position requires adherence to all Agency policies and procedures, including medication administration, key control, consumer IP implementation, evacuation and emergency procedures, and compliance with licensing regulations and DDS contracts. The role also involves assisting guardians and parents in understanding and implementing normalization/person-centered-planning principles, reporting any violation of individuals' rights, and participating in investigations.

Requirements

Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
Minimum two years experience working with individuals with developmentally disabilities or that are dually diagnosed.
Minimum one-year management experience.
Valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by our insurance company throughout employment.
Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work using the Agency vehicle or their own vehicle.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
The ability to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, PMT and DDS State Medication Administration.
The ability to lift up to 75 pounds, transfer and physically intervene with individuals as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience requirement may be substituted with education on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Works vacant shifts if unable to find coverage and shares on-call coverage with Manager bi-weekly.
Assists Manager in conducting Residential Instructor performance appraisals.
Reviews monthly all consumer files for completion and accuracy of data collected on consumers.
Assists in preparation of staff meeting agendas.
Attends the monthly Assistant Residential Manager meetings.
Participates in developing plans to meet the needs of the resident and the home and in carrying out those plans.
Acts as an advocate and appropriate role model for consumers, and to treat them with respect and dignity.
Documents on appropriate forms all activity pertaining to the welfare of the home or consumer, including consumer/visitor movement, unusual incidents, seizures, medication administration, medication errors, accidents, medical emergencies, changes in consumer conduct, and resident program forms.
Distributes all medications according to each consumer's medication schedule and DDS Medication Certification guidelines and Agency policies.
Provides activities or programs (internally and externally) for consumers during each shift.
Organizes, supervises, and interacts with consumers from home and other group homes if applicable according to the needs and wants of the consumers.
Documents, summarizes, develops, and implements programs.
Provides and ensures the provision of a social environment which enhances the personal growth of each consumer.
Assists in supervising and safely transporting residents to community activities, day programs, social events, etc.
Knows and follows emergency home procedures for fire, hurricanes, power outages, accidents or other serious incidents affecting residents.
Monitors consumer behavior and implements consumer behavior management programs or other programs as applicable.
Documents everything on appropriate forms.
Provides programmatic and statistical reports as required.
Maintains safety, appearance, and cleanliness of home.
Conducts sanitation and safety inspections of all internal and external areas of equipment/house.
Makes minor repairs and/or alerts supervisor to potential major problems.
Maintains a professional attitude with co-workers, management, outside agencies, etc.
Responsible for knowing consumers' location at all times.
Alerts appropriate personnel immediately regarding problems or unusual occurrences.
Completes incident reports pertaining to consumers and/or workers compensation in a timely and accurate manner.
Implements and adheres to all policies, procedures, and/or legal and program commitments to consumers as required by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services, ASI and other state agencies and federal agencies.
Assists guardians, parents and other people in understanding and working towards implementing normalization/person-centered-planning principles in contact with consumer.
Reports and immediately responds to any violation of individuals' rights directly to the Executive Director or designee.
Participates in investigations as directed by the Executive Director or designee.
Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency.
Provides training for Agency personnel as required.
Actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, etc.
Has thorough working knowledge of Agency polices and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Residential Manager, or from the upper management team.
Follows Behavior support plan and documents.