Assistant Residence Manager

About the role

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Responsibilities

• Implement the daily operation of the assigned residence and function as shift leader in the absence of the Residence Manager (RM).
• Aid in the planning and execution of Individual Service Plans (ISP)/Individualized Plan of Care (IPP) Plans.
• Maintain mandated Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) medication certification and dispense medication as assigned.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed, including daily logs, MyAvatar, staff communication logs, data collection, bed checks.
• Responsible for student/resident clothing and property inventories.
• Complete client/house money ledgers as spending occurs in conjunction with the RM.
• Supervise and assist with house meals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher degree (BS/BA) preferred.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid CT Drivers License.
• Flexible, patient, energetic, and creative personality.
• Strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday.
• Lift, push, pull, or assist with up to 70 pounds as needed.
• Able to assist with emergency responses, including evacuations or crisis situations.

Benefits

• Quality low-cost benefits (view plans at https://benefits.devereux.org).
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND).
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay and Schedule

Starting at $23.50 hourly (commensurate with education and experience).

Schedule

Hours vary based on program needs.

Location

Washington, CT

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

What Devereux Offers You

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

EEO Statement

Devereux is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.