Group Home Leadership Specialist | OPWDD

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an Assistant Residence Supervisor with OPWDD group home supervisory experience to provide leadership and staff support to ensure quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The role requires coordinating staffing, payroll, training, and compliance with OPWDD regulations, while overseeing service plan implementation and daily documentation. This is a full-time, on-site position with a per-hour pay rate of $22.00–$23.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in an OPWDD residential/group home setting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience supervising Direct Support Professionals or residential staff.
• High School Diploma required (Associate's Degree in Health or Human Services preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to residential staff.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, payroll, and emergency coverage.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency policies.
• Oversee implementation of individualized service plans.
• Maintain documentation, financial records, and required residential reports.
• Coordinate community outings and recreational activities.
• Serve as the lead in the absence of the Residence Supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Developmental disabilities experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Health or Human Services (preferred)

Job description

Phaxis in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an Assistant Residence Supervisor with OPWDD group home supervisory experience to provide leadership and staff support to ensure quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The role requires coordinating staffing, payroll, training, and compliance with OPWDD regulations, while overseeing service plan implementation and daily documentation. This is a full-time, on-site position with a per-hour pay rate of $22.00–$23.00.