ASSISTANT RESIDENCE MANAGER (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social services seeks a capable supervisor for direct care operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality consumer support. The role involves staff management, development of community relations, and direct service as needed. Ideal candidates will have experience in developmental disabilities and a solid educational background.

Qualifications

• Clean and valid NYS driver's license preferred.
• Experience with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injury preferred.
• Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations and Justice Center requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Care Counselors and ensure consumer care quality.
• Develop activities and monitor consumers' health with professionals.
• Conduct staff training and performance reviews.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Emergency Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

To ensure that the house is operated in response to each consumer’s benefit and in compliance with relevant regulations.

REPORTS TO:

SUPERVISES: Direct Care Counselors

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Consumer Responsibilities

Supervision

Administration

Facilities Management

Community Relation

Performance

Develop activities in and outside of the house

Ensure consumer diet and nutrition in all aspects i.e. menu plans, weight records etc

Monitoring consumer’s health through contact with physicians, dentists and other treatment personnel

Ensures Consumer’s program plans are followed

Obtains and maintains AMAP/CPR/First Aid/SCIP-R certifications

Provide Direct Care Services as needed

II. QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of high school diploma or GED

A clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred

Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations.

Familiarity with Justice Center requirements

Ability to handle emergencies in a professional manner.

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Has a good attitude/team spirit

Demonstrates a high level of professionalism with co-workers and supervisors

Demonstrates respect for individuals

Demonstrates the ability to work as a team with co-workers

Demonstrates respect for supervisors and a willingness to learn

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintains standard of high quality work

Maintains high quality productivity

Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making

Serves as a good role model of consumers

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating and in conjunction with Director, terminating of staff for the house

Responsible for supervision of all staff

Act as a resource to direct care staff

Writes and conducts three month performance review of new direct care staff and their formal written annual performance review

Conducts weekly supervision with full time direct care staff

Participates in the monthly staff meetings

Meets regular with the Clinical Team to provide ongoing monitoring of progress of consumer programs and consumer progress

Ensures that all staff receives the mandated in-service training

Conducts orientation program for all new direct care staff

Qualifications - External

A minimum of high school diploma or GED

A clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred

Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations.

Familiarity with Justice Center requirements

Ability to handle emergencies in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

About the company

SCO gets young children off to a good start, launches youth into adulthood, strengthens families and unlocks potential for people with special needs. Extraordinary reach. Unconditional care. Life-changing results.

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