Assistant Residence Manager

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,618 - 34,632; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and mental health services

Student loan assistance

Generous time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is hiring an Assistant Residence Manager in Poughkeepsie, NY. This full-time position involves planning and coordinating residence programs while providing support for individuals with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid NY driver's license, and a passion for helping special needs individuals. Benefits include medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of related experience; bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with one year of related experience preferred.
• Valid New York Driver’s License.
• Flexible, patient, energetic, and creative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and coordination of the residence program.
• Oversee and support adults with developmental disabilities.
• Develop leadership skills toward a house manager position.

Skills

Working with special needs individuals

Leadership skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Residence Manager

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – New York, Poughkeepsie, NY

Location: Caldwell IRA, Poughkeepsie

Position type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the residence program.
• Oversee intellectually and developmentally disabled adults, partnering with them to facilitate daily care, enhance personal development, foster self‑esteem, and meet or exceed individualized goals for success.
• Provide supervisory support and develop leadership skills to progress toward a house manager position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of related experience; bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with one year of related experience preferred.
• Valid New York Driver’s License.
• Flexible, patient, energetic, creative, with a sense of humor.
• Strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Physical Requirements

Pre‑employment physical assessment required. Significant and frequent walking, sitting, stooping, bending, and standing. Frequent planned outside activities with exposure to sunlight and heat. Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and speaking ability to communicate at normal volumes by phone or in person.

Recommended Training & Curriculum

New Directions Training, First Aid, SCIP‑R, CPR, QPR, OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Student Rights, Duty to Report, Corporate Compliance, Behavioral Management Training, Accounting/Budget Training, Computer Training, Interpersonal Skills/Assertiveness Training, Time Management/Organization Training, Conflict Management, Community Resource Training, Tolerance Training, Devereux Awareness Training, Problem Solving, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Understanding Autism, Documentation Training, Communications Training, Workers Compensation Awareness Training, Sexual Behavior and Risk Prevention Training.

Benefits

• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time off (start accruing from first day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution, and voluntary supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work‑life balance program.

Salary

• High school diploma/GED: $21.50 – $23.00 per hour
• Bachelor’s degree: $22.50 – $24.07 per hour
• Master’s degree or higher: $23.50 – $25.14 per hour

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening required. EOE.