Assistant Residential Manager - Adult Residential Services

Brightway•Commack, NY

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a full-time, hourly Assistant Residential Manager for its Adult Residential Services. The role supports adults with disabilities and helps manage day-to-day residential program operations. Working with residents and staff, the Assistant Residential Manager helps provide quality care and support, foster independence and well-being, promote community inclusion, and maintain a safe and supportive environment. The position also assists with staff supervision, scheduling, program operations, and leadership support. The schedule is 40 hours per week: Monday and Tuesday, 7–10 a.m. and 2–9 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. The hourly pay range is $24.00–$26.40. A valid New York State driver's license with at least 18 months of driving history, a clean driving record, successful completion of Brightway's Transportation Orientation, and one year of DSP experience are required. AMAP certification must be obtained within the first 90 days and kept current.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
One year of DSP experience.
Valid New York State driver's license, held for at least 18 months, with a clean driving history and approval to drive by Brightway's Transportation Department.
Successful completion of Brightway's Transportation Orientation.
Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Support.
Obtain AMAP certification within the first 90 days in the position and keep it current.
Ability to move or push tables and other objects weighing up to 20 pounds; lift, move, and carry 20 pounds; run up to 500 feet after an individual or to a program in need; kneel, twist, and bend; respond to fire alarms; and perform all physical SCIP techniques.
Empathic, compassionate, patient, positive, energetic, enthusiastic, communicative, and able to work as part of a team; passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff activities daily and create a comprehensive schedule for each shift.
Know and accurately implement emergency procedures when crisis situations arise.
Train and supervise new staff working with individuals served and ensure active treatment during the supervised shift.
Assist the Program Manager with staff issues and disputes and complete required paperwork.
Instruct and document formal goals and protocols according to the CFA/ILife Plan/Staff Action Plan.
Implement behavior plans and other components of annual plans.
Evaluate progress toward short-term objectives monthly and formulate new objectives based on progress attained.
Write monthly summaries.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments and ensure appointments are staffed and completed.
Ensure completion of documentation, including incident reports, SCIP-R reports, body checks, and logs.
Participate in developing and revising formal goals, protocols, and behavior plans.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested, attend staff meetings, and attend annual recertification trainings.
For IRAs, ensure billing data is entered into the electronic health record by the end of each shift.
Ensure completion of CI responsibilities and other assigned responsibilities.