About the Role
Under the direct supervision of the IRA/ICF Manager, the Assistant Residential Manager will oversee and maintain the successful operation of the Individualized Residential Alternative/Intensive Care Facility serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The Assistant Residential Manager is expected to carry out responsibilities with the utmost professionalism, forward-thinking, and as a positive role model.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability to problem solve, multi-task, and conduct research to resolve program concerns in a timely manner
- Exhibit effectiveness in handling crisis situations, deploying resources, and communicating effectively to required parties
- Provide training, direction, and supervision to Direct Support Professionals
- Maintain meticulous records to track attendance, compliance, and outcomes
- Coordinate all services for Individuals, including linkages to day treatment, medical, psychiatric, financial, etc.
- Ensure the program is prepared for External DQI Audits and conduct regular self-audits
- Oversee and implement agency medication protocols
- Conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month, preparing an agenda and maintaining minutes
- Attend monthly Managers’ meetings prepared to present on Program updates
- Develop specific Residential Habilitation Plans/LRO/SRO for individuals and conduct reviews
- Coordinate the implementation of Residential Habilitation Goals LRO/SRO
- Work collaboratively with the clinical department to complete/oversee behavioral tracking mechanisms
- Utilize Precision Care for all documentation and create monthly summaries
- Identify areas of concern and appropriately address with assigned team members
- Assist with the management of staff schedules, required trainings, and staff onboarding process
- Participate in the admission/discharge process, including trial visits and follow-up reports
- Confidently represent the agency to other service providers and community groups
- Oversee cooking needs with healthy menu planning, food shopping/ordering, and meal preparation
- Review the weekly menu, making any needed changes
- Submit Weekly Food ledgers/receipts and Monthly Recreational receipts, van logs/receipts, etc.
- Maintain documentation of annual/bi-annual medical appointments
- Accompany residents on medical appointments utilizing agency vehicle
- Commit to professional development
- Exercise sound judgment always
- Keep up with a multitude of emails via Microsoft Outlook
- Perform other duties via Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Teams)
- Effectively manage time, organize workspace, demonstrate proactive planning/prioritize to accomplish responsibilities
- Ensure organization of monthly recreation activities to promote independence, wellness, and community integration
- Establish and maintain professional, interpersonal relationships
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
- Efficiently handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances, and offer mediation of staff and individuals
Requirements
- A H.S Diploma with at least 1 year of experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population
- Flexible schedule with availability to deploy to the site, as needed
- Ability to keep up with a multitude of emails via Microsoft Outlook
- Perform other duties via Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Teams)
- Effectively manage time, organize workspace, demonstrate proactive planning/prioritize to accomplish responsibilities
- Ensuring organization of monthly recreation activities to promote independence, wellness and community integration
- Establish and maintain professional, interpersonal relationships
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
- Efficiently handle complaints, settle disputes, resolving grievances, conflicts, and offer mediation of staff and individuals
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Multi-tasking
- Research
- Crisis management
- Resource deployment
- Effective communication
- Training
- Supervision
- Record keeping
- Medication administration protocols
- Collaboration
- Agenda preparation
- Minute taking
- Program updates presentation
- Habilitation planning
- Data collection
- Billing
- Behavioral tracking
- Menu planning
- Food shopping
- Meal preparation
- Dietary needs accommodation
- Record submission
- Medical appointment documentation
- Time management
- Organization
- Proactive planning
- Prioritization
- Recreation activity organization
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Constructive working relationships
- Complaint resolution
- Dispute settlement
- Grievance resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Mediation
Location
- Riverhead, NY 11901
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Degree in the field of human services preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 - $24.77 Hourly
About the Company
- Serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
