Assistant Group Home Manager-Benhaven Residential

Benhaven, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Benhaven Residential Services is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of our group homes in New Haven. This full-time, 30 hours/week non-exempt role requires weekend and second-shift availability and leadership of staff in daily operations.

The Assistant Manager partners with the Residential Manager to provide supervision, training, and a positive environment for residents. Responsibilities include staffing, behavior plan oversight, and resident programming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work second shift and weekends; participate in meetings/appointments as needed.
• Must have CT driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with insurance.
• Experience with autism and/or developmental disabilities; computer skills with Therap or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee household routines and provide feedback on operations.
• Provide on-site leadership, briefing, and debriefing to staff.
• Implement house staffing systems and manage overtime.
• Train staff in routines and observe performance.
• Act as House Manager in absence of the Manager and participate in on-call duties.
• Assist in creating and maintaining staffing schedules and resident programs.
• Supervise staff implementation of behavior plans and resident routines.
• Document resident programs and ISP/behavior plans for staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Staff supervision

Training staff

Leadership

Ability to work second shift

Flexible weekend availability

Driver’s license

Computer skills

Experience with autism/Developmental?

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Therap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benhaven Residential Services is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of our group homes located in New Haven.

Full-time: 30 hours per week, non-exempt position

Schedule: Saturday 9a-3p, Sunday-Tuesday 3p-9p, Thursday 3p-9p

The Assistant Manager is supervised by the Residential Manager. The Assistant Manager is responsible for working in partnership with the Residential Manager to lead, supervise, and train staff. The Assistant Manager supports a positive environment for the people being supported and a fun, cohesive work environment for the staff. The Assistant Manager performs direct support at a high level and as a role model. The Assistant Manager provides additional supervision and training as assigned, contributes to creating and overseeing resident programming, and leads and oversees house systems.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversees the implementation of household routines and provides feedback where needed
• Provides on-site leadership, briefing, and debriefing
• Implements house staffing systems, including the management of overtime
• As assigned, trains staff in household routines and observes staff performance
• Acts as House Manager in the House Manager’s absence, including on-call responsibilities.
• Supports the manager in creating and maintaining the staffing schedule.
• Provides on-site leadership by overseeing staff assignments and providing feedback
• Supervises staff implementation of behavior plans and resident routines
• As assigned, conducts guided practice and ongoing instruction in resident programs
• Acts as the primary source of communication for team members
• Participates in residents’ team meetings
• Contributes information towards the development of individual plans, goals, and behavior plan
• As assigned, provides training in resident programming
• Oversees supporters’ ongoing implementation of resident programs
• Oversees staff documentation of resident programs, including ISP and behavior plans
• Attends to the resident’s needs, belongings, and physical environment
• Is informed about all residents of the home

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills, understanding of important clinical concepts
• The flexibility to work second shift and weekends. Must take occasional assignments related to meetings and appointments
• Participate in a variety of physical activities (e.g., walking, hiking, lifting, pushing, and pulling).
• CT driver’s license; reliable and safe vehicle with registration and insurance.
• Strong computer and technical skills (Therap or other systems, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Experience with autism and/or developmental disabilities