Residential Manager

Sunrise Northeast, Inc.; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sunrise Northeast, Inc. is hiring to provide support, supervision and training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting. The role emphasizes safety, rights protection and collaboration with a team to deliver person-centered services.

The position requires passing pre-employment screenings, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and a HS diploma; prior human service and supervisory experience are preferred. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License meeting company standards.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of experience in human services preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report suspected abuse or violations of an individual's rights.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of individuals at all times.
• Supervise a team of trained staff providing support and oversight.
• Provide training and feedback to employees through mentoring.
• Ensure implementation of therapy, training and behavior programs.
• Maintain a positive, creative, person-directed environment.
• Monitor compliance with agency directives and licensing standards.
• Maintain homes, outside areas and vehicles in good condition.
• Communicate effectively in English with staff and others regarding medical care.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To provide support, assistance and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community by creating an positive home environment.

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License which meets company standards for approved driver status
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience working in the human service field preferred
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred

Essential Functions:

• Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights
• Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times
• Supervises and maintains a positive team of well trained employees who provide support, direction and oversight to the interactions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Provides training and constructive feedback to employees through positive interactions, role modeling, and mentoring
• Ensures implementation of therapy, training and behavior programs and data collection required by the individuals’ plans and regulatory agencies
• Ensures that the home offers choice and creative activities within a positive innovative person directed environment
• Monitors for ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards and policies and procedures
• Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized
• Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace

If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.