ADAPT Community Network-posted 4 months ago
$24 - $26/Yr
Full-time • Manager
New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Under general direction, the Residence Manager is responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the residence including staff schedules, physical plant, general upkeep, residential finances, supplies and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. This is a management position and is responsible for supervising staff assigned to the residence(s).

  • Works closely with Interdisciplinary Clinical team to coordinate treatment plans for the people we support.
  • Ensures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at highest level.
  • Schedules staff to provide adequate coverage for regular workdays, holidays, vacations, leaves, medical appointments and trips.
  • Schedules staff to participate in in-service training, interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings.
  • Assists with hiring of subordinate staff. Orients, trains, evaluates and recommends disciplining of subordinate staff.
  • Responds to program and work-related questions, problems, complaints from staff.
  • Makes weekly environmental rounds from which work requests are generated. Arranges for maintenance of physical plant and equipment, including van.
  • Oversees fire safety systems, including smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, alarm bells, emergency lights, and documents inspections quarterly.
  • Handles supply inventories of household, food, office supplies, clothing and personal items.
  • Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents by taking quick and decisive action.
  • Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse.
  • Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and resident history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
  • Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
  • Maintains records on subordinate staff such as level of performance, specific deficiencies, counseling sessions training records, etc.
  • Ensures the residence is kept clean, neat, healthy and safe.
  • Develops residential facility rules and procedures.
  • Assures that all staff are coordinating their efforts in order to complete such routine household tasks as laundry, menu preparation, shopping, cooking, etc.
  • Directly responsible for all medical needs and concerns of the people we support.
  • Works with appropriate clinical or program staff and community agency staff to identify and maintain placement in day programs, workshops, school programs, etc.
  • Acts on behalf of the people we support at schools or school boards, health clinics, local businesses, employers, transportations, providers, social groups, neighbors, etc.
  • Provides or arranges for transportation of the people we support to and from recreational or social programs, work, school, etc.
  • Ensures acquisition and maintenance of adaptive equipment in conjunction with Residential Director.
  • Attends to personal hygiene needs of the people we support, i.e. toileting, bathing and dressing as situation warrants.
  • Makes purchases of program equipment, clothing and supplies, in accordance with agency purchasing policies.
  • Dispenses medications to the people we support.
  • Prepares various concise written reports and maintains all required records.
  • Assists the people we support with financial transactions at banks, preparing deposit and withdrawal slips, and maintaining financial ledgers for all transactions.
  • Prepares and submits payroll for residential staff.
  • Maintains petty cash records and records all purchases.
  • Consults with nurse to ensure proper handling of all medications for the people we support.
  • Valid New York State Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing.
  • Must be Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP).
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with co-workers, employees, the people we support, and their families.
  • Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.
  • Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
  • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
  • At least three years of managerial experience, preferably with the developmentally disabled population.
  • Paid training
  • Competitive benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
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