Assistant Residential Manager

Catholic Charities of Long Island•Huntington Station, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking an Assistant Residential Manager with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out their mission of offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors. This role involves assisting the Residence Manager in providing "person-centered care" to developmentally disabled adults residing in group homes, encouraging teamwork, supervising staff, observing regulatory requirements, and ensuring effective house operations. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned OPWDD professional with experience in caring for developmentally disabled adults, including those with age-onset medical issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of 2 yrs. experience in a hands-on caregiving role within the Developmental Disabilities field (OPWDD) is required
Experience caring for developmentally disabled adults in a residential setting
Strong communication skills -- written, verbal and interpersonal
Well-developed administrative & organizational skills
Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule according to resident care needs
Ability to perform tasks that may require stooping, crouching, and 2-person lifting up to 250 pounds
Ability to maintain personal safety and respond appropriately in a calm, non-confrontational manner during an individual's physical or emotional outburst

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervising Residence Counselors and assisting in scheduling staff to ensure full staffing 24/7
Ensuring that Individual Service Plans and goals are developed with residents, implemented and documented appropriately by staff
In absence of Manager, communicating with residents’ family members to provide information, status reports
Performing hands-on Residence Counselor duties as needed, including transporting and accompanying residents into the community, providing direct care, performing household maintenance duties