Assistant Manager (CLS) - Complex Support Program

AHRC NASSAU; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise Direct Support Professionals and ensure high-quality support for residents in a Safe, active-living environment. This role involves training staff, coordinating schedules, and maintaining meticulous records of care plans and staff performance.

The candidate should hold an AMAP certification, a valid New York driver’s license, and at least one year of experience with the developmentally disabled.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AMAP certification required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License throughout employment.
• One year of experience working with the developmentally disabled.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Direct Support Professionals to provide ongoing supported living.
• Assist with training of new employees to ensure adequate staffing.
• Maintain weekly staff schedules based on resident needs.
• Maintain records of staff time, attendance, performance, and training needs.
• Ensure daily completion of treatment plan documentation.
• Assist with residents' banking and budget adherence.
• Arrange transportation for medical appointments and coordinate with agency vehicles.
• Consult with site RN, physicians and pharmacies on residents’ health needs.
• Coordinate with day programs to ensure service alignment.
• Oversee housekeeping and upkeep to provide a sanitary, safe environment.
• Perform the duties of a Direct Support Professional as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

AMAP certified

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Works closely with Manager to ensure ongoing support is provided to individuals by fostering an environment that assists individuals in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and ensuring that a high quality of life is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assists Manager with the supervision and training of Direct Support Professionals to ensure that ongoing support is provided to individuals by fostering an environment that assists individuals in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and ensuring that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Assists with the training of new employees to ensure that the residence is adequately staffed with qualified employees.
• Assists with the maintenance of weekly work schedules for all staff by assigning shifts based on availability and the particular requirements of each resident to ensure that appropriate care is administered at all times.
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate records of staff by observing and documenting issues relating to time, attendance, and level of performance, specific deficiencies, supervisory sessions and training needs to ensure the ongoing and effective supervision of each employee.
• Verifies that all needed documentation of treatment plans is present and completed on a daily basis.
• Assists with the maintenance of residents' bank accounts and expenditures by depositing and withdrawing all monies and reviewing monthly bank statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to individual budgets.
• Assists with the arrangement of transportation for residents to medical appointments by ensuring availability of agency vehicle to ensure the successful completion of required medical appointments and ongoing communication.
• Confers with site RN, physicians and pharmacies by discussing the current medical status and/or health care needs of each resident.
• Collaborates with individuals’ day program by telephone (or) scheduled meetings to ensure coordination of services and ongoing communication.
• Oversees the supervision of the housekeeping/upkeep of house/apartment by assigning responsibilities to staff (i.e.- vacuuming, laundry, dusting, dishwashing, mopping floors, etc.) that will assure and provide each individual with a sanitary and safe environment.
• Performs the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License maintained throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience working with the developmentally disabled
• AMAP certified required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as good organizational and administrative skills required.