Assistant Manager (Group Homes) Queens

AHRC NYC is looking to hire multiple Residential Assistant Managers for their Queens ICF and IRA Group Home residences. 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.

Compensation package: $45150-$50400 per year depending on residence placement. In addition you will receive a $750 bonus which becomes part of your base salary upon completion and passing of AHRC NYCs Defensive Driving class if driving is required and overtime is available when warranted. This position also comes with a very generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See additional Benefit information below.

Weekly schedule: one weekend day each week is required with two consecutive days off each week either Fri/Sat or Sun/Mon. The rest of the weekly schedule is a combination of day and evening shifts with NO Overnights.

ESSENTIAL 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 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 :

Experience supervising staff in a residential setting is 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.

Must be willing to work one day of each weekend

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.

$ High school diploma or GED along with 3 or more years Direct Support Professional experience at a OPWDD certified residence.

A valid New York or Tri-State drivers license for more than one year in good standing is required.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Low cost quality Medical Insurance! (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
• Flexible Spending 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