Assistant Residence Manager

Achieve; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Voluntary plans

PTO 33 days

Job summary

Achieve is seeking an Assistant Residence Manager in Cortland, NY. You will train, supervise, and assist residents with activities of daily living, manage daily household tasks, and support a team of DSP staff on shift, including reporting issues to program leadership.

The role involves on-site coverage and potential on-call responsibilities to ensure smooth operation of residential services. Requirements include an Associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with two years of experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff on shift, reporting issues as needed.
• Provide training and assistance to residents to develop daily living skills.
• Develop and provide social and recreational activities.
• Supervise residents on-site and in the community as appropriate.
• Assist with money management, budgeting, and personal allowances.
• Intervene in crisis/emergency situations per policy; provide first aid as needed.
• Ensure medication administration procedures are followed and documented.
• Maintain cleanliness of the residential setting and accompanying spaces.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage, onsite or responding to emergencies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Resident support

Crisis intervention

First aid

Transportation assistance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Assistant Residence Manager

Schedule: Full Time, schedule may include evenings and weekends

Pay: $21.54 /hr.

Location: Cortland, NY

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees.

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact on your community. Join a mission-driven team where you can support individuals in achieving independence, develop valuable skills, and grow in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The Assistant Residence Manager will provide training, supervision, and assistance to residents (people receiving services) with activities of daily living skills and directly participate in daily household management. The Assistant Residence Manager’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff while on shift, including reporting personnel-related issues to the Program Manager and/or program administration
• Provide training and assistance to residents to develop and/or improve personal care skills and independent living skills
• Develop, coordinate, and provide opportunities for social and recreational activities
• Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community as appropriate
• Train residents in money management, including budgeting, banking, and making appropriate purchases
• Manage residents’ personal allowances in accordance with agency financial procedures
• Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed following agency policy
• Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practices
• Ensure compliance with medication administration procedures and documentation by certification, policy, and requirements
• Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident
• Provide or arrange transportation as needed
• Accompany residents to medical appointments, including completing required documentation and follow-up
• Maintain cleanliness of the IRA and its contents as instructed by the supervisor
• Conduct fire drills, complete required documentation, and report any evacuation or equipment issues
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including providing coverage on site or responding to emergencies as required

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with two (2) years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred
• OR a combination of education and experience that meets or exceeds program standards as determined by the reviewing agency
• Valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier