RESIDENCE MANAGER

Mary Cariola Center•Town of Webster, NY

1d•$62,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Cariola Center is seeking a dedicated Residence Manager to oversee the daily operations of a residence, ensuring the well-being and development of residents with developmental disabilities. This role involves supervising direct care staff, implementing policies, managing schedules, and participating in program development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and experience in a supervisory capacity. The center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and respected.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years working with people with developmental disabilities
At least 2 out of the 3 years must have been within an OPWDD certified program
Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
Must be able to work independently and within a team

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience
NYS Medication Administration
SCIP-r
CPR
First Aid
All other trainings mandated by the Office for people with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Responsibilities

Assist in interviewing and hiring all direct care staff and other positions as directed.
Implement all agency and program-specific policies and procedures, recommending appropriate changes/additions.
Provide administrative and professional supervision of all direct care staff (and other designated staff, on occasion) utilizing the Interactional Supervision Model, including maintaining a supervisory log, meeting regularly with each staff member, and providing individual annual evaluations outlining professional development goals.
Ensure direct care staff is provided with required/relevant orientations, in-services, and resident-specific trainings.
Keep the Director informed of personnel problems, making recommendations for progressive discipline/termination of employment of any staff.
Develop and maintain a weekly schedule of direct care staff in accordance with an appropriate staff-to-resident ratio, monitoring overtime hours and actively seeking ways to minimize these hours.
Complete quarterly staffing reports.
Conduct staff meetings.
Communicate all necessary and important information relative to the residents, staff, building, building contents, and community interactions.
Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of the house, including all furnishings and equipment, in conjunction with the Facilities Supervisor and Household Supervisor.
Participate in program development, tailored to each resident, as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Work with the residents on their Program Plan and provide them with needed health and physical care, including administering medications.
Engage in regular observations of each shift to provide the appropriate oversight and supervision, maintaining a log of observations.
Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation practices utilizing the PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary.
Complete regular documentation audits to ensure accuracy and completeness, forwarding to the business office for billing purposes.
Evaluate the self-preservation skills of each resident in the home.
Schedule regular practice fire drills and monitor the effectiveness of the emergency evacuation plans.
Participate in a variety of meetings with interdisciplinary treatment team members, parents, agency personnel, etc.
Available on an on-call basis to deal with emergencies such as hospitalizations, staff problems, household emergencies, etc. (Some emergencies may require on-site direction of staff).
Work in conjunction with various school/day service providers to formulate programming and to resolve issues related to school/day service and/or transportation.
Coordinate meetings and visits that are relevant to Admission/Discharge procedures in conjunction with the Residential Intake Social Worker.
Coordinate and maintain agency specific spending within the limits of the operating budget.
Review and sign all receipts to confirm purchases are appropriate.
Conduct regular balance checks of house petty cash and the residents' personal allowance kept at the house, ensuring the appropriate documentation is forwarded to the business office for processing.
All other duties as assigned by manager.