Residence Manager - Bristol

The New York Foundling•Brooklyn, NY

10d

About The Position

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime. As a member of the leadership team, the role of the Residence Manager should advocate for supports and encourage growth among individuals in order for everyone to reach their full physical, emotional, and intellectual. They should guide the DSP to encourage professional growth and to ensure policy alignment. The Residence Manager will develop and maintain positive relationships with all individuals in the program as well as the individuals’ families, guardians and/or correspondents. The Residence Manager will oversee all aspects of the operations for the residence that they supervise.

Requirements

All Residence Managers must have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, management, or other related field is preferred.
Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA Driver’s License with 6 points or less required.
Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and familiarity with OPWDD regulations
One (1) years of supervisory experience
Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Certification or willingness to obtain certification as an instructor in positive behavior approaches, strategies and/or supports and physical intervention techniques training in accordance with the OPWDD and other approved curricula applicable to the needs of the individuals
Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

As a member of the leadership team, the role of the Residence Manager should advocate for supports and encourage growth among individuals in order for everyone to reach their full physical, emotional, and intellectual.
They should guide the DSP to encourage professional growth and to ensure policy alignment.
The Residence Manager will develop and maintain positive relationships with all individuals in the program as well as the individuals’ families, guardians and/or correspondents.
The Residence Manager will oversee all aspects of the operations for the residence that they supervise
Communication Residence Manager will maintain positive communications. He/she will be an effective communicator who will be able to provide person-directed supports and constructive feedback regarding overall program expectations.
Budget/Finance Residence Manager will ensure fiscal responsibility. They are responsible for ensuring their program operates within budgetary guidelines.
Administrative The Residence Manager has the responsibility to manage all aspects of the residence.
Leadership Provide and ensure a positive environment for continued growth for people supported and DSPs; ensure adequate and consistent staffing
Professionalism Set a positive tone for the house. He/she must build positive, professional relationships with the people supported and their families, the DSPs, clinical team members, Day Program, administrators, community members and establishments
Performance Provide constructive and educational feedback to DSPs in order to improve and sustain the positive culture of the people supported