Residence Manager - Stream View

Heritage Christian Services•Fiarport, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

When you are a Residence Manager at Heritage Christian you can be more than just one thing every day. Take your leadership skills to the next level. You will be responsible for supporting people to operate and oversee the smooth running of their home. You will lead people as they grow and mature in their lives and careers. You will also challenge people to discover new talents and skills they didn't know they had. You will have a chance to encourage citizenship and community each day when you come to work.

Requirements

Minimum one year experience in direct support is required
Must demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to make sensitive management decisions, remaining objective even when dealing with emotional topics such as personnel issues, to accomplish program objectives
Ability to create and maintain a positive, inclusive culture based upon respect, which builds a diverse staff, builds organizational pride, and ensures high performance
Ability to breakdown clinical care plans in a way that staff can understand and implement
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds and practices of individuals, families, regulatory agencies and staff
Demonstrated ability to assess, monitor and evaluate needs and progress in program
Experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel
Valid driver’s license that meets Heritage Christian motor vehicle standards
Physical ability to lift over 50 pounds and provide assistance to people who require assistance with transfers

Nice To Haves

Prefer Bachelor's degree in human services

Responsibilities

Manages employee performance by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards, providing clear, thorough, and timely feedback; and addressing performance problems promptly
Training and development of supervisory and management skills of mid-level managers in the program
Support employees in the creation and implementation of their development plan; after three months and annually thereafter
Assures employees participate in Agency required and OPWDD mandated training
Ensures self and staff understand the Agency’s mission, vision, values and workplace priorities; and their relationship to each employee’s work
Understands the policies in the Employee Handbook and Supervisor’s Manual and implements accordingly
Conduct monthly staff meetings; including preparation of agenda
Conduct monthly management team meetings
Develops and oversees implementation of individuals' program plans, including but not limited to: habilitation plans, behavior support plans, individual plans of protection, and individual service plans focused on assisting in improving their quality of life in a way that has meaning for each of them
Monitor documentation of service plans and other necessary documentation
To be responsible for fire safety to include regular fire drill, testing alarms and fire extinguishers
Serve as primary contact with family members, service coordinators, clinicians, and day programs concerning individuals’ Individual Service Plan and integrate goals into residential habilitation plan
Administer medications in accordance with Heritage Christian Services Medication policy
Attend all scheduled training required by Heritage Christian Services. To participate in in-service sessions and other staff training sessions, implementing new procedures and employing SCIP-R techniques as necessary
Monitors the safe and efficient use and maintenance of program facilities, equipment and property. Utilizes team members and Agency resources to maintain property to Agency standards
Complete Compass tools according to site schedule; including identifying deficiencies and creating a plan of corrective action
Maintain the individuals’ personal funds in accordance with Agency policy
Responsible for oversight of the budget associated with the program; including petty cash, OTPS, payroll hours and community allowance
Assist in the screening of possible candidates for residential placement as needed