Day Habilitation Manager

NYSARC INC; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 42,120 - 51,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid training

Group health & dental insurance

403(b) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

DSP Sign-on Bonus ($1,500 for Full-Time)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

NYSARC INC is seeking a full-time Day Habilitation Manager at our Slingerlands location. The role involves managing a team to ensure efficient operation within agency guidelines while fostering a supportive atmosphere for individuals. You will oversee daily activities and maintain the quality of services offered.

The position demands strong leadership, communication, and confidentiality skills, along with relevant supervisory experience. In return, we offer extensive paid training, employee discounts, generous time off, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Preferred two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the assigned team runs efficiently.
• Maintain operational guidelines and agency policies.
• Perform essential physical functions, including moving items up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Confidentiality

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Compassion

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Day Habilitation program located in Slingerlands, NY currently has a full-time, 40-hour Day Habilitation manager position available. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, which includes daily 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The rate of pay is $22.50/hour, and this is an hourly, non-exempt position. The Day Habilitation Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring the team they are assigned to runs efficiently, within operational guidelines and agency policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• A valid driver’s license that meets WWAARC insurability standards. A strong driving history preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of individual and agency information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Preferred two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrate effective decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be empathetic, compassionate, patient and reliable.
• Must have sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to communicate effectively with people supported and team members and to complete required documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, which include lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds, twisting/bending, positioning oneself as needed to complete tasks, and movement within the classroom and/or throughout the building for extended periods of time.

What’s in it for You?

You will work where you AND the work you do are valued! We offer:

• A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development.
• Extensive paid training.
• A variety of employee discounts.
• Generous paid time off & sick time.
• Group health & dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Shift Differentials and a DSP Sign‑on Bonus ($1,500 for Full‑Time 40‑hour/$1,125 Part‑Time 30‑hour DSPs) for some programs/locations/positions.
• Some positions with the potential to make your own schedule.

Ready to Apply/Transfer? To apply a completed WWAARC application is required. Applications can be submitted through our website at www.WWAARC.org or contact [e-mail] to have the application emailed/mailed to you.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.