Asst Manager OPWDD- Housing Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Coram, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Residential Manager, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Direct Support Professionals and will provide direct oversight of service planning and the provision of clinical and health care services. The Assistant Manager is responsible for the implementation of day-to-day activities and oversight of the assigned residence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities
Valid CPR/FA certification required (provided upon hire if needed)
Valid SCIP certification required (provided upon hire if needed – OPWDD only)
Valid TRUST certification required (must complete within first 120 days of hire – OMH only)
Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Valid Driver’s License and able to satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE required
Based on business needs, loss of driving privileges may result in change of work location, shift, weekly hours, or termination of employment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
AMAP certification strongly preferred (OPWDD only)

Responsibilities

Works in partnership with the people we support to ensure that the rights, health, safety, and personal outcomes of the people living in the residence are being supported at all times
Advocates with people we support in a variety of situations
Works with the people we support to teach them new life skills
Assists the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles
Supervises, trains, evaluates, and observes assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Ensures that all required documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner
Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse toward the people we support
Provides ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence
Maintains ongoing communication and always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community
Provides emergency coverage and covers DSP responsibilities as needed
Coordinates, supports, attends, and participates in all required events/meetings/reviews/committees as required
Maintains the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization
Ensures that the residence, including the external property, is clean, safe, and attractive at all times
Completes all required trainings and stays in compliance
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds
Performs other duties as assigned
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Ensures compliance with FREE policies, procedures, and operating standards.
Implements a continuous quality improvement process for department services and administrative functions.
Assists in the development, implementation and administration of Human Resources policies and programs including compliance with Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action Programs.