Assistance Residence Manager
ACHIEVE · Norwich, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$21.5–$22.75/hrFull-time
Schedule
Full Time, 2nd shift schedule may include evenings and weekends.
Pay
$21.50 - $22.75/hr.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Company-paid life and disability coverage
- Optional voluntary plans
- 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees
Responsibilities
- Provide training, supervision, and assistance to residents with ADL skills and participate in daily household management
- Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff while on shift; report personnel-related issues to the Program Manager and/or program administration
- Provide training and assistance to residents to help them develop and/or improve personal care and independent living skills
- Develop, coordinate, and provide opportunities for social/recreational activities
- Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community as appropriate
- Provide training to residents with money management, including budgeting, banking, and making appropriate purchases
- Manage residents’ personal allowance in accordance with agency financial procedures
- Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed, following agency policy
- Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practice
- Follow and ensure DSPs follow mandatory steps relating to Medication Administration and documentation per certification, policy, and procedures
- Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident
- Provide transportation or access to transportation as needed
- Accompany residents to medical appointments as required and complete required documentation and follow-up
- Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by the supervisor
- Act as a role model to residents and staff
- Perform fire drills and complete required documentation; report any difficulties with evacuating and/or equipment
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing coverage on-site or for emergencies as required
Requirements
- Associate’s degree with two (2) years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred
- OR a combination of education and experience that, in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program
- Valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier