Residential Programs Manager – Growth & Impact

Life's WORC; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very affordable health and dental

Company 403(b) matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition and text book reimbursement

Regular bonuses

Job summary

Life’s WORC is seeking a Residential Supervisor to provide protective oversight for residents, schedule staff, and ensure safety and high-quality services across our NY residences and community programs.

Qualifications include a HS diploma, 2 years in developmental disabilities, 1 year supervisory experience, and OPWDD experience. Must have a NY license and be able to drive agency vehicles.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred
• Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• One year’s supervisory experience a MUST
• OPWDD experience a MUST
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid NY State or out of state Driver’s License required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
• 24/7 On-Call Accessibility
• Responsible for scheduling, training of residential staff, supervising, personnel related issues and other tasks
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• Ability to lift: general lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
• Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs
• Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with the Director of Residential Services that drive operational processes
• Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
• Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
• About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
• Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

OPWDD experience

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field

Tools

Medisked

Outlook

Ultipro

Job description

Life’s WORC is seeking a Residential Supervisor to provide protective oversight for residents, schedule staff, and ensure safety and high-quality services across our NY residences and community programs.

Qualifications include a HS diploma, 2 years in developmental disabilities, 1 year supervisory experience, and OPWDD experience. Must have a NY license and be able to drive agency vehicles.