Job Title: Assistant Residence Manager

Department: Residential

Supervised by: Residence Manager

Salary range:

Job Function: Provide direct support services to individuals who reside at the house to assit individuals in having a fulfilling life.  Assist Resident Manager with day to day operations of the program.  Provide peace of mind to the families of the individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out Direct Care duties as assigned.  This includes, but is not limited to:
• Encourages independence in all areas of the resident's lives.
• Assists with housekeeping, meal preparation, recreational activities, and meeting dietary needs.
• Adhering to the residents' Individual Service Plans.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by doing what is necessary to meet the customers expectations.
• Provide a positive and nurturing environment.
• Treat people with mutual respect and recognition.
• Ensures supervision of all assigned Direct Support staff.  This includes, but is not limited to:
• Instructs/models/observing staff to assure assigned tasks are done, and that regulations/policies are adhered to.
• Implements and revises staff schedules as necessary completing any documentation indicated.
•  Ensures supervision of assigned direct care staff, as well as any other shift scheduled to cover.
• Provides shift coordination; ensures that active programming is completed and documented, and that all resident and facility needs are met.
• Ensures shift coordination;  ensures that resident habilitation, IPOP's, recreational activities… etc. are carried out and that documentation is done.
• Assists with meal-time process – including preparations, diets, menus and sanitation – according to policy.
• Ensures the use of communication systems; ensuring that information is disseminated to appropriate persons/programs as needed.  Keeps the Manager informed of any Incidents or Serious Reportable Events.
• Monitors supplies/equipment/physical plant, and informs manager of any needs.
• Provides effective supervision of direct care staff.  Ensures accurate and up-to-date shift assignment sheets.
• Ensures all paperwork and documentation is complete.
• Attends all other meetings as assigned (staff meetings etc.).
• Attends and provides in-service training to staff regarding resident habilitation implementation, documentation, and other related areas.  Ensures assigned direct care staff is trained in all required training.
• Participates in the on call system for the house.
• Encourages and supports team work and collaboration of each shift.
• Ensures home is maintained in a clean, safe, and well-organized manner (according to monthly home inspection checklists).
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures, NYCRR 624, 633, 635, and other relevant regulations.
• Informs supervisor of unusual events that may occur while performing daily duties.
• Performs any other related duties consistent with this title and functions, as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• One year experience with MRDD population.
• Associates degree in the human service field, with at least one year experience with MR/DD.
• Reliable transportation NYS driver's license and be a licensed driver for 2 years  and good driving record required for all positions.)
• Must be flexible.
• Must be able to provide coverage of shifts as the need arises.
• Ability to work independently and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally in writing, or ASL.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. dead weight.
• Maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy.