Direct Support Supervisor - Assistant Manager
About The Position
Looking for a fulfilling career? We're hiring assistant managers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your leadership and organizational skills in the role of an assistant manager. Not only will you be a DSP, you will be an advocate and voice as people exercise informed decision making in regards to their needs. You will be an ally as they communicate their wants and needs to others. The assistant manager is a hands-on professional that has a direct role in supporting the well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities . The assistant manager is also responsible for training and mentoring direct support staff. In this role you will also assist the residence manager in the operation and oversight of the residential program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of High School diploma or High School Equivalency; college experience preferred.
- Valid New York State drivers’ license that meets Heritage Christian Services motor vehicle standards.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Physical ability to lift over 50 pounds and provide assistance to people who require support with transfers.
- One year experience in direct support is required.
- Six months of leadership or supervisor experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Ability to lead and motivate others
Responsibilities
- Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Showcase leadership and organizational skills.
- Be a DSP, advocate, and voice for people.
- Assist people in exercising informed decision making.
- Be an ally as they communicate their wants and needs to others.
- Have a direct role in supporting the well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Train and mentor direct support staff.
- Assist the residence manager in the operation and oversight of the residential program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Benefits
- Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
- Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
- Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
- Retirement plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
