Assistant Residence Manager

Achieve; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve in Broome County, NY is hiring an Assistant Residence Manager to support residents and staff on a full-time basis. This entry-level supervisory role provides training, oversight of Direct Support Professionals, and hands-on help with daily living activities.

You will help plan social activities, manage budgets and personal allowances, respond to emergencies, and assist with medications under policy. Schedule includes evenings/weekends; driving is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with two (2) years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff on shift.
• Provide training to residents to develop personal care and living skills.
• Coordinate social/recreational activities.
• Supervise residents at the IRA and in the community.
• Assist with budgeting and managing resident personal allowances.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Oversee medication administration documentation.
• Manage meals, diet, and nutrition.
• Arrange transportation and accompany to appointments.
• Carry out fire drills and safety documentation.

Education

Associate's degree with two years experience or combination

Driver’s license

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Description

Assistant Residence Manager Summary

Schedule: Full Time, 2nd shift schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Location: Broome County, NY

Pay: - $21.50 - $22.75/hr.

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

This position is an entry level supervisory position, and it provides an opportunity to gain experience and develop the skills necessary to advance in your human services career.

The Assistant Residence Manager will provide training, supervision, and assistance to residents (people receiving services) with ADL 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, that includes reporting any personnel related issues to the Program Manager and/or program administration
• Provide training and assistance to residents in order to help them develop and/or improve personal care skills and independent living skills
• Develop, coordinate and provide opportunities for social/recreational activities
• Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community as appropriate
• Provide training to residents with money management such as budgeting, banking and making appropriate purchases
• Responsible for the management of resident’s personal allowance in accordance with the agency’s financial procedures
• Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed following agency policy
• Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practice
• Personally follow and ensure DSPs follow the mandatory steps relating to Medication Administration and documentation per certification, policy and procedures
• Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident
• Provide as needed transportation or access to transportation
• Accompany residents to medical appointments as required followed by the completion of the required documentation and necessary follow-up
• Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by the supervisor
• Act as role model to residents and staff
• Perform fire drills followed by the completion of the required documentation along with reporting any difficulties with evacuating and/or equipment
• Participate in a rotating on call schedule that includes providing coverage on site or for 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 in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier