Assistant Residential Supervisor - OPWDD

Independent Living Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Living Association (ILA) seeks an Assistant Residential Supervisor in New York to assist the Residence Supervisor with day-to-day operations of the residence and supervision of staff providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities.

The role includes supervising direct care staff, coordinating training, handling staffing coverage, ensuring safety and sanitation, and participating in performance evaluations and disciplinary processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; an Associate's degree in Health or Human Services is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience with the developmentally disabled population is preferred.
• Minimum two years of related experience in a social service setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Care Counselors, Cook and Maintenance staff; ensure training is provided.
• Manage residence in the absence of the Residence Supervisor and report to the Area Coordinator.
• Oversee employee relations and resolve staff issues; handle conflict resolution.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Health or Human Services

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Residential Supervisor

Independent Living Association (ILA) has been providing high quality care to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 30 years. Our person-centered services foster increased independence and community integration, while guiding and supporting families along a challenging path.

Function:

Reporting to the Residence Supervisor, the Assistant Resident Supervisor assists in the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the residence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Direct Care Counselors, Cook and Maintenance personnel. Ensure training is provided to the facility staff.
• Manages the residence in the absence of the Residence Supervisor and report to the Area Coordinator.
• Responsible for employee relations. Resolve employee related problems and issues. Conflict resolution.
• Ensure safety and sanitation in the residences and that adequate support services (vendors, suppliers) are maintained.
• In conjunction with the Supervisor, completes and administers all performance evaluations of union staff.
• As part of the hiring process, attends job/career fairs and open houses with Recruitment Specialist.
• Participates in administering the Agency's progressive disciplinary program.
• Conducts suspensions and participated in employment terminations.
• Participates in the grievance process with union employees.
• Ensure appropriate staff for facility and assigns specific daily task assignment.
• Completes payroll.
• Ensures adequate coverage for staff vacation. Approves and disapproves staff vacation based on coverage.
• Provide emergency coverage of the residence as the occasion may arise.
• Partner with the Residence Supervisor to ensure that fire drills are conducted.
• Manage Individual accounts, records and petty cash. Send vendor receipts, invoices and statements to the Purchasing Manager.
• Review the van log to ensure it is been maintained.
• Oversee the supervision and training of Individuals in cooking, kitchen and household duties and general hygiene.
• Provide direct services to the individual together with the direct care staff.
• Responsible for planning individual Community Inclusion and recreational activities.
• Develop a community inclusion calendar and ensure inclusions are completed at least 3x a week for each individual.
• Actively participated in all individual conference meeting and treatment plans.
• Responsible for the training, guiding and motivation of staff in the implementation of the Individuals' treatment plans.
• Ensuring that the recommendations of the IDT Team are carried out.
• Responsible for good community relations especially the immediate surrounding community.
• Will check all data collection on a daily basis.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma. Associate's degree in Health or Human Services preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience with the developmentally disabled population is preferred.
• Minimum two years related experience in a social service setting.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule; day’s evenings, weekends and overnights.
• Must have a valid NYS drivers' license

Company Description

ILA is a non-profit organization that provides services to Individuals who have developmental disabilities. ILA's mission is to provide quality care for Individuals in the safest environment possible and help them to achieve the highest level of community living.