Residential Assistant Manager ( ICF) - Hiring Event Queens

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is holding a HIRING EVENT with ON THE SPOT JOB OFFERS! for an Residential Assistant Manager for their Queens ICF residence. The Residential Assistant Manager is responsible for collaborating with the Residence Manager and other management team members in overseeing all aspects of operation for the community residential program to which he/she is assigned. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, supervising staff, providing service coverage, managing daily operations, collaborating on resident care plans, overseeing medical services when assigned, ensuring residents' basic needs are met, liaising with treatment coordinators, and contributing to the enhancement of residents' quality of life. The position also requires attending and completing mandated training and potentially providing training to staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or HSE, along with 12-18 months of related experience required.
Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities REQUIRED.
Must be knowledgeable in the field of developmental and intellectual disabilities and have knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
Must have ability to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program policies and procedures in timely and consistent manner.
Ability to deal diplomatically with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
Must be willing to work one day of each weekend.
A valid New York state Tri-State driver's license for more than one year in good standing with minimal violations is required for most but not all positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising staff in a residential setting preferred not required.

Responsibilities

Assists with ensuring ongoing compliance and quality assurance with State and Federal regulations applicable to operation of facility to which he/she is assigned.
Provides direct supervision and guidance to direct support employees assigned to residence. Confers with Residence Manager in completing mandated written evaluations of staff in residence, as well as participates in overseeing any disciplinary actions needed to address performance problems by staff.
Provides service coverage in accordance with staff scheduling established by Residence Manager, as well as provides coverage in cases where scheduling may change due to direct staff shortages or emerging needs of residents.
Assumes responsibility for smooth operations of residence, including adherence to funder’s and agency’s policies and procedures related to house and vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and residents’ and personnel files.
Collaborates with Residence Manager in planning each resident’s individualized program of services and care, covering both daily and longer-term needs, and ensuring delivery of services and care by direct care staff that addresses each resident’s interests, preferences, strengths and capabilities.
When assigned to oversee medical services, collaborates with residence clinical staff to monitor direct care activities related to medical services, including ongoing maintenance of electronic and paper medical records, scheduling and attending of medical appointments, proper administration of medications, and request for referrals as needed.
Ensures each resident’s basic needs are met, including adequate supply of food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and any other personal belongings necessary to meet individual’s needs within the home environment.
Along with Residence Manager, serves as liaison with Treatment Coordinator in reviewing quality of active treatment services and expected residential habilitation outcomes, including attending team meetings, evaluating accuracy of activity schedules and documented.
In conjunction with Residence Manager, formulates and recommends new ideas and outcomes directed towards enhancing quality of each resident’s life.
Attends and successfully completes mandated and skills development training courses, as assigned, as well as provides training to staff at residence, as needed.