Residential Assistant Manager (Group Homes) - Queens and Staten Island
About The Position
AHRC New York City is hiring multiple Residential Assistant Managers for group home residences in Queens and Staten Island. The role collaborates with the Residence Manager and other management team members to oversee all aspects of the assigned community residential program. Compensation is $45,150–$50,400 per year depending on residence placement. A $750 bonus becomes part of base salary upon completion and passing of AHRC NYC’s Defensive Driving class if driving is required; overtime is available when warranted. The weekly schedule includes one weekend day, two consecutive days off (Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday), and a combination of day and evening shifts, with no overnight shifts.
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities and OPWDD regulations.
- Willingness to work one day each weekend.
- Ability to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program policies and procedures in a timely and consistent manner.
- Ability to deal diplomatically with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of Direct Support Professional experience at an OPWDD-certified residence.
- Valid New York or Tri-State driver’s license held for more than one year and in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising staff in a residential setting is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with ongoing compliance and quality assurance under applicable state and federal regulations.
- Supervise and guide direct support employees, assist with mandated written staff evaluations, and participate in addressing staff performance problems.
- Provide service coverage according to the Residence Manager’s staffing schedule and cover changes caused by staff shortages or residents’ emerging needs.
- Help ensure smooth residence operations, including compliance with agency and funder policies for house and vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and resident and personnel files.
- Collaborate with the Residence Manager to plan individualized services and care for residents and ensure staff deliver care that reflects residents’ interests, preferences, strengths, and capabilities.
- When assigned oversight of medical services, collaborate with clinical staff to monitor medical care activities, maintain electronic and paper medical records, schedule and attend appointments, support proper medication administration, and request referrals as needed.
- Ensure residents have adequate food, clothing, hygiene items, and other personal belongings necessary to meet their needs.
- Work with the Residence Manager and Treatment Coordinator to review active treatment services and residential habilitation outcomes, attend team meetings, and evaluate activity schedules and documentation.
- Develop and recommend ideas and outcomes to enhance residents’ quality of life.
- Complete required and skills-development training and provide training to residence staff as needed.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical insurance, with single and family plans
- Paid time off, including sick, personal, and vacation time
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) company match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible Spending account
- $750 bonus that becomes part of base salary upon completion and passing of Defensive Driving class, if driving is required
- Overtime available when warranted
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
