Residential Assistant Supervisor, Mental Health

Options for Community Living, Inc.; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Wellness Days

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Initiatives

On-the-Job Training

Promotional Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Options for Community Living, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Long Island. We are seeking an Assistant Supervisor to support program and household management at our Community Residence and Scattered Apartment sites in Port Jefferson Station, NY.

This in-person role offers a 35-hour workweek, non-exempt status, and a salary range of $41,860 to $54,600 per year. Candidates should have a HS diploma, at least 1 year in similar settings, and a valid driver's license; Bachelor’s degree is a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a setting with people with mental illness.
• QMHS Standard preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff coverage and maintain staffing ratios.
• Evaluate staff performance and coach as needed.
• Provide monthly supervision to assigned staff.
• Maintain household budgets and supplies.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and service as needed.
• Conduct monthly site audits.
• Maintain medication records and audits.
• Plan weekend activities and events for residents.

Skills

Mental health experience

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Safe driving record

QMHS Standard

Education

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

**ENHANCED $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS** Paid in two installments: $1,000 in first pay; $1,000 after 3 months in the position.

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for an Assistant Supervisor to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a setting with people with mental illness.
• QMHS Standard preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $41,860 ($23.00/hr.) - $54,600 ($30.00/hr.)

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Location: In person; Port Jefferson Station, NY

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Supervisor assists the supervisor with various program and household management tasks at the Community Residence and Scattered Apartment sites. The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision of some staff at the Community Residence. The Assistant Supervisor provides various support services to the residents and is responsible for training and assisting residents in the activities of daily living. The Assistant Supervisor can perform all the duties of the Full-time Residential Counselor, in addition to carrying out the tasks listed below.

• Schedule staff coverage of residence and ensure adequate staffing patterns and ratios are maintained.
• Evaluate the performance of staff and work with Program Supervisor to address disciplinary issues. Meet with staff regularly to provide feedback and coaching.
• Provide documented supervision to assigned staff at least monthly.
• Maintain and update chore lists. Assign, post, monitor, review rotation and bring discrepancies to Program Supervisor’s attention.
• Review site and grounds daily, arrange for special services as needed and process service requests. Conduct a monthly Physical Site Audit for all sites.
• Maintain household budget and ensure that expenses for household supplies, food, furniture, etc. stay within the budgeted amount.
• Complete timely submission of Monthly Safety Report. Maintain First Aid and Biohazard Kits.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance is up to date. Schedule service as needed.
• Ensure the timely completion of all Foothold documentation for all staff. Run Mandatory Foothold reports for all staff and residents and bring outlying findings to Program Supervisor’s attention.
• Plan weekend activities and assist with agency-wide events for residents.
• Provide transportation to residents as needed.
• Coordinate training and provide onsite support to staff as needed. Ensure the New Staff Orientation Checklist is completed.
• In the event of the Program Supervisor’s absence, assume responsibilities of the Program Supervisor on an as-needed basis.
• Oversee meal planning for the site and plan for shopping, staying within budget.
• Ensure that medication records are properly maintained, and policies are followed so residents maintain an adequate supply of medication. Conduct regular medication audits.
• Conduct weekly house meetings at the community residence.
• Assist residents with maintaining their benefits.
• Maintain client account records and ensure they are up to date.
• Advocate and attempt to resolve all outstanding accounts for the team at the beginning of month and prepare/update a plan of action each month.

Salary Range

$41,860—$54,600 USD

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.