Assistant Residential Manager - East Brunswick, NJ

EIHAB HUMAN SERVICES•East Brunswick Township, NJ

8d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The Assistant Residential Manager is responsible for ensuring the overall operations of a Residential Program are being delivered according to state and federal regulations, agency policy and procedure, and according to the agency’s mission. The role of the Assistant Residential Manager is to oversee and manage the operations of a Residential Program to support individuals with an intellectual disability/mental health reach their goals, and valued outcomes, develop skills, and provide support as required with residential services by operating a Residential Support Program. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic home environment that fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of independent and self-help skills of the individuals. The Assistant Residential Manager is responsible for training, planning, supervising, and coordinating the services and interaction of the staff, support staff, and managerial staff as well as ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The Assistant Residential Manager works as a support to the Residential Manager in operating the program in compliance with agency policy and state regulations, along with the supervision of the assigned workforce and their performance.

Requirements

Associate degree in the Human Service-related field (or equivalent credits), with six years’ work experience in the OPWDD and serving the intellectually developmentally disabled population and at least three years in a supervisory role, or; High School Diploma/GED with ten years of work experience in the OPWDD and serving the intellectually developmentally disabled population and at least five years in a supervisory role, and;
Must be experienced in handling confidential information most strictly, can multi-task analyze problems, and determine corrective measures.
Self-starter takes initiative, and goal-oriented professional with the ability to work independently in an organized manner and be an effective part of a team, in a fast-paced environment with the ability to effectively collaborate with others.
Evidence of ability to prioritize, manage, and complete tasks and projects with tight deadlines
Successful completion of delegated and assigned training determined by agency and supervisor which may include SCIP, AMAP, and CPR/First Aid certifications and familiarity with OPWDD regulations.
Obtain a valid, unrestricted NYS Driver’s License by Agency Standards.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of a Residential Program, routinely in the evening however for all shifts as directed.
Ensure that staff are assigned to tasks, individual levels of supervision, and activities according to the operational procedures.
Effectively communicate and support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring that daily documentation for individuals’ programming is complete and accurate.
Ensuring goals are met in areas including client and family satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.
Prepares and submits all required reports, incident reports, corrective action, statistics, and quality assurance functions to verify program services are by the agency and departmental Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Complete reports and ensure proper documentation of any incident at the facility.
Ensure payroll is completed for reports and oversee and monitor management to ensure all respective workforce payroll is completed.
Ensure that program vehicles are maintained and monitor staff to ensure they are following driving procedures.
Conduct Morning, Evening, Meal, and Medication Observation to ensure adequate supervision and that all safeguards and plans are followed
Observe programming and mealtimes to ensure that individual safeguards are followed, and the individuals are safe at all times according to their protective oversight plans and other plans.
Review all food requisitions and maintain inventory.
Ensure all food noted on the menu is available for the individual by diet restrictions or prescribed diet according to their documented safeguards.