Residential Assistant Supervisor - Woodruff (Rush)
About The Position
Empowering People's Independence (EPI) provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest while maintaining a safe working environment. The primary function of this role is to provide for the continuous direction and day-to-day operation of the program and provide oversight for all assigned individuals and supervision to all assigned staff.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with combined one-year experience in the human service field or an associate degree in a related field.
- Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License-a vehicle is required for business travel
- Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and a diverse employee population of various levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, maturity and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations to effectively collaborate and resolve issues.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Participate on various committees as able.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals of EPI serves.
- Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel.
- Serve as on-call as needed.
- Provide protective oversight and supervision for individuals assigned.
- Aid and provide instruction services on a daily basis to achieve the individuals’ goals and objectives; provide support and assistance for Habilitators.
- Ensure shift has proper levels of coverage.
- Provides site specific staff training as requested.
- Ensure all required reports are completed per EPI specification.
- Follow up on all employees’ documentation ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
- Always promote workplace safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.
- Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors’ names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.
- Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), at time of hire and annually thereafter.
- Must adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures at all times & ensure compliance with direct report.
- Provide training to staff as directed by Supervisor.
- May be asked to assist in corrective action and performance management discussions.
Benefits
- 403(b) with discretionary match
- Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance with HSA and employer match
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO bank
- Parental leave
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
