Assistant Manager

Center for Disability Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Center for Disability Services is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team in the Capital Region. This role offers potential internal growth and opportunities to advance within the organization.

You will manage daily residence operations, supervise Direct Care Staff, and ensure high-quality care for the people we support. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), a valid NYS driver’s license, and at least one year of related experience in

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 year of related experience in disability/mental health 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

Direct care

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate 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.

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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)