Assistant Manager — Direct Care Leader

Center for Disability Services; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Disability Services in the Capital Region seeks an Assistant Manager to lead residence operations and support the people we serve. Openings are at multiple locations, offering growth through internal promotion and hands-on leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities include supervising direct care staff, ensuring proper staffing and high-quality services, and collaborating with the Program Manager to maintain a safe, respectful home environment.

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 developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injury 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

Leadership

Direct care

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Center for Disability Services in the Capital Region seeks an Assistant Manager to lead residence operations and support the people we serve. Openings are at multiple locations, offering growth through internal promotion and hands-on leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities include supervising direct care staff, ensuring proper staffing and high-quality services, and collaborating with the Program Manager to maintain a safe, respectful home environment.