Assistant Residence Manager

Summary

The Assistant Residence Manager will be responsible for the overall supervision and monitoring of assigned residence providing ongoing supervision, support and training as necessary to all program staff in accordance with OPWDD certified setting compliance and agency standards. The Assistant Residence Manager provides continuous monitoring of the assigned residence on a 24 hour 7 days per week basis to ensure overall safety of the employees and individuals supported.

Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assume responsibility for the residence in the absence of the Residence Manager.
• Assist in the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of DSP’s.
• Follow appropriate 624 Procedures relative to the reporting of incidents.
• Schedule staff coverage and verify time worked.
• Accompany individuals on appointments and activities. Help teach individuals skills for daily living and socialization and assist staff to do the same.
• Ensure the implementation of habilitation Plans and daily activities and assist DSP’s to do the same.
• Purchase and maintain residents’ clothing, personal items, adaptive and habilitation equipment.
• Handle petty cash and maintain accurate receipts and account of expenditures as assigned.
• Carry out fire drills, evacuations and emergency procedures.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development and evaluation of each resident’s individualized Service Plan.
• Assist the Manager with the maintenance and proper functioning of the physical plant, its furnishings and appliances and help obtain repairs/replacement as needed.
• Review the log daily, report issues to Residence Manager for timely resolution.
• Administer and verify distribution of medication. Monitor AMAP Ledgers.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Review and submit time sheets and overtime records of direct support and housekeeping staff.
• Maintain AMAP Certification for administering medication

Educational Requirements:

•  A Bachelor in psychology, social work, special education on related field with three years’ experience in combined clinical/managerial capacity.

OR

• A high School diploma and at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity within the Human Services field. 

Required Skills:

• Must provide direct and situational intervention when a individuals behavior requires it, including crisis prevention and physical crisis intervention.
• Must be capable of assisting in the evacuation of individuals during fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Must be capable of assisting non-ambulatory individuals in transferring from wheelchairs or other situations for toileting.
• Valid NY State Drivers License Required with 6 points or less
• Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of IRA regulations
• Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and multi-task
• Must maintain confidentiality of staff and individuals records
• Must be able to remain professional at all times
• Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)

SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time