Assistant Residence Manager

Birch-Family-Services,-Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services seeks a supervisory role to maximize the functioning of adults with disabilities in a residential setting. You will supervise DSPs and Shift Supervisors, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, and support the Residence Manager in daily operations.

Responsibilities include attending meetings with schools or day programs, and professional communication with partners to ensure continuity of care and program fidelity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in OPWDD-related field, with at least 2 in supervision.
• Experience in residential/health/treatment settings preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and accuracy with records.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and attend team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing functioning of adults with disabilities.
• Oversee Direct Support Professionals and Shift Supervisors in duties.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on treatment and care plans.
• Provide supervision in Residence Manager's absence and with manager.
• Attend semi-annual/annual meetings with schools or day programs.
• Communicate professionally with schools and day treatment programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Written/verbal communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning

Organization

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Essential Functions:•Assisting in maximizing the functioning of mentally/physically handicapped adults.•Ensuring quality services to all residents.•Assigning work assignments to DSP and overseeing Shift Supervisors on their duties.•Providing staff supervision and oversight of the residence in the absence of Residence Manager or in conjunction with the Residence Manager.•Collaborating with interdisciplinary team on treatment /behavioral plan and with overall care of the individuals within the residence •May be assigned other tasks and duties by the Residence Manager that is reasonably related to their job responsibilities.•From direct observations, insures that SS are completing goals according to method.•From direct observations, insure that SS, when necessary are implementing behavioral support plans accordingly.•Attend semi-annual, annual and special meetings at schools and/or day treatment programs.•Communicate professionally with schools and/or day treatment programs when necessary.Educational Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field, preferredSkills and/or Experience Required:•Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in OPWDD related field of which 2 years are in a supervisory capacity. Preferably experience in a residential, health or treatment related setting preferred.•Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards•Should have the ability to work a flexible schedule if needed to accommodate working with the individuals in the residence and to attend team meetings.Communication Skills:•Ability to articulate the company’s philosophy, mission and goals to a varied audience.•Ability to effectively present information to clients, top management and staff in verbal and written formats.Mathematical Skills:•Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.Reasoning Skills:•Ability to solve practical and intellectual problems utilizing principles of logical thinking.•Ability to work within general guidelines and minimal supervision.•Ability to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities or unexpected situations.•Ability to recognize the need for confidentiality of information and to maintain such confidences.Physical Demands:•Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.•Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc.•Regularly required to travel to sites in and outside the company using customary modes of public or private transportation.•Regularly required to work long, irregular hours, including second shifts and a varied schedule, including weekends, to accomplish essential functions.•Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens.•Regularly required to return to work in emergency situations on an on-call basis.•Regularly required to physically operate a motor vehicle.•Regularly required to provide physical care for clients and consumers, which may include, but is not limited to bathing, feeding, changing clothes or diapers and pushing wheelchairs.•Regularly required to physically restrain abusive clients/consumers.Work Environment:•Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment.•Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environmentPerformance is evaluated each year based on these competencies and the NADSP code of ethicsEEO StatementBirch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.