Residential Manager

Residential Manager Career Opportunity

Hudson

Bring your heart to Coarc

If you are looking to start a career in management this may be the job for you.

As a Residential Manager you will oversee the daytoday operations of a residential home where the people we support live.

NonExempt positions; 40 hours

Rate of Pay: $27.00 plus $2.00 stipend for hours worked on Saturday or Sunday.

Schedule: Tuesday 8am 4pm Wednesday 9am 5pm Thursday 10am 6pm Friday 9am 5pm and Saturday 8am 4pm.

Join our Team and you will be amazed at the relationships you create.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Establish and oversee daytoday operations of the designated residential site and ensure delivery of residential habilitation services.

Support the emotional physical and personal wellbeing of the individuals assigned; encourage growth by recognizing their autonomy and being proactive with them in reducing their risk of harm; foster a spirit of partnership with each individual and with their Circle of Support members; always affirm the human rights civil rights and responsibilities of each individual as well as justice inclusion and full community participation; perform in a manner consistent with the NADSP Code of Ethics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the development of a shared relationship with the individuals that supports the unique personal desires and needs of each individual served; provide assistance to the individual with decisionmaking problemsolving and providing encouragement to become as much of a selfadvocate as possible.
• Ensure the DSP assists the individuals served to know their own personal strengths and worth; assist the individual in sharing those personal traits with others in a variety of community settings; support the individual in making friends within their natural community settings.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner; establish a trusting relationship with the individuals served as well as employees by being reliable and on time when providing supports and/or activities based on the individuals stated valued outcomes and goals; always work towards assisting the individual to achieve maximum success by developing a mutually respectful relationship with the individual and their Circle of Supports.
• Support healthy living practices inclusive of diet exercise stress reduction and emotional support medical and dental health practices as needed or requested by the individuals served.
• Understand and report all instances of physical or emotional harm to the individual by others in accordance with Agency policies and procedures relative to OPWDD Part 624 regulations; ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individual immediately following any incidents of physical or emotional harm.
• Ensure DSPs are familiar with all safety measures and procedures for onsite and offsite activities including requirements for using kitchen equipment use of bathrooms/public restrooms and use of vehicles; assist the individuals served to learn basic responses to fire emergencies environmental emergencies and medical emergencies; provide support to the individual via their Behavior Plan (as applicable).
• Assist the individuals served in maintaining a comfortable orderly and clean home environment; support the individuals in enjoying home life by teaching them to care for their home inclusive of house cleaning activities care for clothing and minor repairs (within the scope of each individuals skills and abilities).
• Ensure individuals receive training to develop independence in utilizing personal funds. Implement the established system for proper use of individuals funds including required approvals for bank transactions. Count and dispense individual funds and petty cash. Accept responsibility for all individual funds financial benefits and petty cash on premises during shift. Provide instruction in financial matters to all site staff as required.
• Maintain records for all individuals in assigned sites. Ensure completion of all required documentation including but not limited to:
  • Medication sheets
  • Incident reports
  • Attendance records/billing records
  • Oversee completion of necessary paperwork for annual and semiannual reviews
  • Fire Drill Reports
  • Habilitation Plans
  • Assessments
• Provide supervision and evaluation to DSPs per Agency policies and procedures. Coordinate and review all employee action with the Supervisor and program management staff per procedures.
• Ensure all electronic documentation is complete; ensure staff is trained on the use of computer software.
• Encourage and support the individuals to take part in volunteer educational recreational and work activities in their community.
• Conduct interviews and participate in the hiring process of Direct Support Professionals.
• As needed provide medication administration support to each individual based on their skills and abilities as defined in their Plan(s); comply with all Agency policies and procedures relative to the administration of medications to individuals served.
• Participate in the development and review of each individuals service planning meetings; know and understand the unique aspects of each individuals Plan(s); document all services delivered in the mode and manner prescribed by Agency policies and procedures; advocate for changes on each individuals behalf when necessary or requested by the individual; participate in any other Team meetings with or for the individual necessary to ensuring each individuals needs and wants are being addressed and that each individual is successfully supported towards meeting their stated outcomes/goals.
• Safely operate Agency vehicles per policy and per NYS Traffic Laws.
• Ensure DSPs attend all required trainings and maintain all required trainings per Agency policies and procedures; maintain all required certifications necessary to support the individuals.
• Provide rotating oncall responsibilities per agency policies and procedures. Provide guidance and supervision to all personnel as needed relative to oncall events.

If you are a caring nurturing person with a strong desire to help others this is the job for you.

REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of prior supervisory experience
• Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities
• High School Diploma or GED (now called TASC)
• Exceptional written communication and computer skills
• Preferred Twoyear degree in Human Services
• A valid drivers license.
• Ability to be certified in all required trainings.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

GENEROUS BENEFITS OFFERED:

We have excellent benefits (health dental vision) paid training and plenty of paid time off.

Do you have outstanding student loans and are you interested in student loan forgiveness Coarc is considered a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Please visit our website at for Coarc job openings and to complete an application online.

For more information feel free to contact:

Jamie Budai at: orext. 2141

Mikki Kay at: orext. 2143