Respite Manager

ACHIEVE NY; Village of Canastota (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE NY is seeking a Respite Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Respite program in Madison County. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll coordinate daily and overnight respite visits, supervise direct care staff, and help ensure services meet each person’s needs while maintaining agency and regulatory standards.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with participation in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and basic math skills.
• Acceptable New York State driver’s license with at least 12 months of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake, eligibility verification, and daily and overnight respite visits
• Hire, train, and supervise direct care staff; manage scheduling and shift coverage
• Oversee care documentation, medication supervision and administration, and implementation of individual support and behavior plans
• Monitor budgets, billing, attendance, payroll records, and individual finances as needed
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance, complete inspections and reports, and participate in the on-call rotation

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Math

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years experience

Job description

Description

Respite Manager

Location: Madison County

Schedule: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, participation in an on-call rotation required

Pay

$25.00

Benefits

Up to 33 days of PTO the first year, medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, and more

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact on your community. Join a mission-driven team where you can support individuals in achieving independence, develop valuable skills, and grow in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The Respite Manager oversees the daily operations of the Respite program. In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll coordinate daily and overnight respite visits, supervise direct care staff, and help ensure services meet each person’s needs while maintaining agency and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate intake, eligibility verification, and daily and overnight respite visits
• Hire, train, and supervise direct care staff; manage scheduling and shift coverage
• Oversee care documentation, medication supervision and administration, and implementation of individual support and behavior plans
• Monitor budgets, billing, attendance, payroll records, and individual finances as needed
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance, complete inspections and reports, and participate in the on-call rotation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or one (1) to two (2) years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and basic math skills.
• Acceptable New York State driver’s license with at least 12 months of driving experience.