Assistant Residence Manager (ARM) - Irondequoit - Full-Time, Days

About the role

Lifetime Assistance’s mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working here goes beyond a job—it’s an opportunity to transform lives, including your own. The Assistant Residence Manager supports the daily operations of a residential home, ensuring compassionate, person‑centered services. This position is based in Rochester, NY 14626, within the Residential Services department, and reports to the Residence Manager. It is a full‑time role (40 hours/week). “I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me.” — Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of a residential home, ensuring compassionate, person-centered services.
• Assist individuals with daily living skills, communication, recreation, and community inclusion.
• Administer and monitor medications; coordinate and track medical appointments.
• Supervise and support staff schedules, training, and responsibilities; act as shift leader and assume leadership in the Residence Manager’s absence.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized service plans, nursing plans, and behavioral support strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with OPWDD and agency requirements.
• Respond to behavioral or medical emergencies, implementing SCIP-R and crisis response strategies.
• Collaborate with families, advocates, clinicians, and staff to ensure holistic, individualized support.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of related experience, OR one year of college coursework in human services or a related field.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain); SCIP-R Level I required, Level II may be required depending on assignment.
• Driving Requirements: Must meet Lifetime Assistance Vehicle Operator requirements including a valid driver’s license and 2 years of driving experience.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and documentation