Associate Direct Support Manager

Mosaic • Milford, CT

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About The Position

The Associate Direct Support Manager helps manage the operations of Residential and Day Services Programs. The role includes coordinating activities, supporting people served with activities of daily living, documenting their progress, maintaining facilities, and assisting with meal preparation. The manager monitors health and safety and helps ensure living environments and program activities comply with regulatory requirements. They may cover staff shortages, administer medications, take part in individual program planning teams, maintain electronic records, manage petty cash and individual finances, and oversee residential facilities and transportation vehicles. The position also supports people served in identifying and achieving personal outcomes and uses appropriate behavior programs and strategies when intervening in aggressive or inappropriate behavior.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience working in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and safety of individuals served and ensure living environments and program activities comply with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with managing residential or day services operations, including coordinating activities, supporting activities of daily living, and scheduling staff.
• Cover staff shortages, administer medications, and participate in individual program planning teams as needed.
• Assist with planning and preparing meals and snacks while following diet orders and kitchen sanitation procedures.
• Support people served in identifying and achieving personal outcomes.
• Maintain detailed and accurate electronic documentation of activities and developmental progress.
• Intervene in aggressive or inappropriate behavior and implement behavior programs and strategies where appropriate.
• Handle house petty cash and individual finances, including purchasing groceries or supplies as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of residential facilities and transportation vehicles.

Benefits

• Daily Pay, allowing employees to manage finances and get paid for work each day.
• Education assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription options.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED