Assistant Manager (Group Home) Queens

AHRC NYC is currently seeking Assistant Managers (AM) for multiple Queens Group Home residences. The AM 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.

Salary: $43000- $45700 per year plus overtime and an additional $750.00 per year bonus if driving is required and upon completion and passing of AHRC NYC Defensive Driving class. In addition this position also comes with very generous benefit package that includes FREE MEDICAL INS. for You and Your Family! See additional Benefit package information below.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBITIES

• 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 funders and agencys policies and procedures related to house and vehicle maintenance fire safety and residents and personnel files.
• Collaborates with Residence Manager in planning each residents 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 residents 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 residents basic needs are met including adequate supply of food clothing personal hygiene items and any other personal belongings necessary to meet individuals 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 residents life.
• Attends and successfully completes mandated and skills development training courses as assigned as well as provides training to staff at residence as needed.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or HSE along with 12-18 months of related experience required.

Experience supervising staff in a residential setting preferred not 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.

Ability to deal diplomatically with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies and the general public.

A valid New York state Tri-State drivers license for more than one year in good standing  is required for most but not all positions.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Free Medical Ins. Paid by AHRC at No Cost to You! (Single & Family Plans)
• Generous Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time