Assistant Residence Manager

ACHIEVE; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE is seeking an Assistant Residence Manager for a full-time 2nd shift in Broome County, NY. This entry-level supervisory role offers hands-on experience in supporting individuals with the OPWDD population, with evenings and weekends possible.

You will train and supervise DSP staff, assist residents with personal care and independent living skills, coordinate activities, manage resident finances, and respond to crises following agency policy. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with two years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred -OR- a combination of education and experience that exceeds the above standards of the program.
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff while on shift, reporting personnel issues to the Program Manager and/or program administration
• Provide training and assistance to residents to develop personal care 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 purchases
• Manage residents' personal allowances in accordance with agency procedures
• Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed following agency policy
• Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practice
• Ensure DSPs follow mandated steps for Medication Administration and documentation
• Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident
• Provide transportation as needed or access to transportation
• Accompany residents to medical appointments and complete necessary documentation
• Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by supervisor
• Act as role model to residents and staff
• Perform fire drills and document outcomes
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for on-site or emergency coverage

Education

Associate's degree with two years of OPWDD experience

Job description

Assistant Residence Manager Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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