Assistant Manager - Group Homes

Living Resources Corporation; City of Cohoes, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Job summary

Living Resources Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager in Cohoes, NY. The ideal candidate will oversee Direct Support Professionals, providing vital care to individuals with disabilities while serving as a positive role model.

The role requires assisting individuals in their daily lives and community participation. Applicants should have a relevant education and experience with the developmentally disabled population. Great benefits are offered, along with opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency with 2 years experience with developmentally disabled.
• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Two year degree in related field with 1 year experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Direct Support Professionals for the individuals.
• Assist individuals in day-to-day management.
• Develop and implement the Residential Habilitation Plan.

Skills

Integrity

Respectful

Empathy

Patience and Understanding

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.

Our Values: Inclusive, Change Embracer or Innovator, Mentor, Personal growth, Self‑determination and Teamwork/Collaboration

Qualities

• 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!