Assistant Residential Team Leader - Grand Island II

Dayforce • NY

81d • $24

About The Position

The Arc Erie County is looking for an Assistant Residential Team Leader! As our Assistant Residential Team Leader (ARTL) for our Grand Island II IRA you will be under the direct supervision of a Residential Team Leader and responsible for the oversight of the delivery of services and supports at 1 or more certified site(s). This is a Full Time (40 hrs. per week) with a schedule of Tuesdays through Thursdays 1:00pm-9:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus (6) months full time paid direct support experience OR
• Associate degree plus (2) yrs full time paid direct support experience OR
• High School diploma or equivalent plus (4) yrs full time paid direct support experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License & approved driving record.
• Medication Administration and First Aid Certification, CPR, and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) must be taken as provided by the agency within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily activities of individuals providing assistance and training.
• Assuring individuals' overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to individuals.
• Assists the Residential Team Leader in supervising and coordinating the treatment team in the development of the Staff Action Plans.
• Intervenes with individuals' inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment.
• Coordinates transportation of individuals to medical appointments, recreation activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled.
• Assures that individuals receive assistance with training for shopping for clothing, personal items and groceries.
• Administers medication to individuals, provides first aid when necessary and addresses routine health care needs.
• Completes routine paperwork responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the Residential Team Leader.
• Participates in planning groups and committees as assigned, to assure continuity of programs.
• Responsible for monitoring Quality Assurance guidelines including reporting, reviewing and follow up of incidents.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits (medical, dental & vision insurance)
• $24.00 per hour
• Excellent PTO
• Room for advancement
• On the job training
• 40-hour work week (schedules vary)
• Positive, diverse and exciting environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees