Assistant Manager - Group Homes

Living Resources; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Payment in lieu of Health insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Opportunity to advance from within

Job summary

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, independence and happiness. We are seeking an Assistant Manager to lead Direct Support Professionals and model compassionate care.

In this full-time, on-site role in New York, you will supervise staff, help develop individualized plans, and partner with families to deliver quality services while offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years experience with the developmentally disabled population. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Two (2) year degree in related field and one (1) year experience with the developmentally disabled population. Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the individual(s) we support with the day-to-day management of their lives.
• Assists the individual(s) we support in active participation in his/her community.
• Management Functions
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Residential Habilitation Plan.

Skills

Integrity

Respectful

Optimism

Value-Driven

Humility

Feedback-Tolerant

Self-Awareness

Creative

Patience and Understanding

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Two year degree in related field

Job description

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.
Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.
Our Values: Inclusive, Change Embracer or Innovator, Mentor, Personal growth, Self-determination and Teamwork/Collaboration

We are looking for people who have the following characteristics:

• Integrity
• Respectful
• Optimism
• Value- Driven
• Humility
• Feedback-Tolerant
• Self-Awareness
• Creative
• Patience and Understanding
• Empathy

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing Direct Support Professionals and for providing care to the people we support. In collaborations with the Residential Habilitation Manager, he/she acts as a positive role model for the individuals we serve and co-workers to ensure the quality service delivered meets the needs of the individuals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the individual(s) we support with the day-to-day management of their lives.
• Assists the individual(s) we support in active participation in his/her community.
• Management Functions
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Residential Habilitation Plan.
• Provides input to the individual's program plan.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years experience with the developmentally disabled population. Supervisory experience preferred.

OR

Two (2) year degree in related field and one (1) year experience with the developmentally disabled population. Supervisory experience preferred.

We offer Great Benefits including Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in lieu of Health insurance, Tuition Assistance and Retirement Programs. We also have opportunities to advance from within!

Salary Description

$24.59 - $29.09/hour