Assistant Manager

Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Disability Services in the Capital Region seeks an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations at our residential programs. This role emphasizes compassionate care and strong team leadership.

You will supervise Direct Care staff, ensure adequate staffing ratios, and deliver high-quality services to the people we support, under the direction of the Program Manager. We promote from within and support career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
• Valid NY driver’s license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year related experience in developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries or geriatrics.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational needs of a residence including the Direct Care Staff and the people we support as directed by the Program Manager.
• Perform direct care to the people of the residence.
• Assist the Program Manager supervise the Direct Care Staff assigned to the residence by ensuring that performance appraisals, adequate staffing ratios, and services are delivered to the people with quality and excellence.

Skills

Valid NYS Driver’s License

One year relevant experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. We are searching for an Assistant Manager to join our agency. Openings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. If you are looking for a role that would enhance your leadership skills, this position might be the right one for you. We promote from within whenever possible, so potential career growth is attainable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational needs of a residence including the Direct Care Staff and the people we support as directed by the Program Manager.
• Perform direct care to the people of the residence
• Assist the Program Manager supervise the Direct Care Staff assigned to the residence by ensuring that performance appraisals, adequate staffing ratios, and services are delivered to the people with quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License in good standing
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, specifically in the field of developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries or geriatrics
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range

$19.80 - $20.90