Assistant Residence Manager

Anderson Center for Autism; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Health insurance

Wellness program

Professional development

Tuition discounts

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Anderson Center for Autism in New York seeks an Assistant Residence Manager to lead an Individualized Residential Alternative home. You will supervise Direct Support Professionals, coordinate staffing, manage household operations, and ensure high-quality, person-centered services that promote independent living and valued outcomes.

Join a mission-driven team that supports growth, staff development, and strong family collaboration while maintaining compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in supervisory, residential, human services, or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of an IRA and foster a safe, nurturing home.
• Supervise Direct Support Professionals and support staff development.
• Coordinate staffing schedules and ensure appropriate coverage.
• Monitor quality-of-life outcomes, recreational needs, and family communication.
• Oversee finances, personal allowance accounts, and documentation.
• Ensure billing and program reports are completed accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Person-centered care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a natural leader who enjoys mentoring others, supporting meaningful outcomes, and creating positive environments where people can thrive?

Do you believe that quality residential services begin with strong relationships, attentive leadership, and a commitment to person-centered support?

Are you ready to take the next step in your human services career while helping adults with autism live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives?

As an Assistant Residence Manager at Anderson Center for Autism, you will play a critical role in the daily operation of one of our Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs). Working closely with the Senior Manager of Adult Residential Services, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and engaging home environment while providing leadership, supervision, and guidance to Direct Support Professionals. Your efforts will directly contribute to the quality of life, growth, and success of the individuals we serve.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with direct support work. You'll have the opportunity to develop staff, oversee operations, collaborate with families, and ensure that every individual receives high-quality, person-centered services designed to help them achieve valued outcomes.

What You Will Do as an Assistant Residence Manager

• You will oversee the daily operation of an IRA while promoting a safe, clean, and nurturing home environment for the individuals we serve.
• You will supervise, coach, and support Direct Support Professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centered service delivery and staff development.
• You will coordinate staffing schedules, monitor attendance, and help ensure appropriate staffing ratios and operational coverage.
• You will monitor quality-of-life outcomes, recreational opportunities, household needs, and family communication to support the well-being of each individual.
• You will oversee household finances, personal allowance accounts, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
• You will ensure accurate completion of billing documentation, service records, and program reporting requirements.
• You will support employee training, competency development, and adherence to agency policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• You will help ensure consistent implementation of Anderson's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and quality programming throughout the residence.

What You Can Bring to the Team

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support others.
• A commitment to person-centered services and positive quality-of-life outcomes.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to balance operational responsibilities with direct support and mentorship.
• A collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused approach to leadership.
• Alignment with Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.

The Qualifications We Seek

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Supervisory, residential, human services, or developmental disabilities experience preferred.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to maintain agency-required certifications and training requirements.

In Addition, We Expect That You

• Maintain qualifications in all agency-required crisis intervention procedures.
• Assist with emergency response procedures and facility evacuations when necessary.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment in all aspects of your work.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance standards.
• Support a culture of teamwork, respect, growth, and continuous improvement.

Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:

To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range:$24.40 - $29.85 per hour; based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?

A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.

Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team

If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism:To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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