Assistant Residential Manager (1887) FT

Job Description

Under the direction of the site supervisor, assists the overall operation of an Arc residence including providing on-site supervision of direct care staff to include week nights, holidays and weekend hours based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) as developed for each consumer by his/her family advocate and Service Coordinator
• Ensure that the consumer’s medical needs are met by scheduling medical appointments, making arrangements to ensure that the consumer gets to the appointments, communicating all necessary information to nursing staff, the Service Coordinator, family advocate, residential staff and scheduling any follow-up or referral appointment as needed
• Absorb responsibility for hiring, orientation and ongoing training, supervision and evaluation of all direct care staff
• Schedule direct care staff ensuring that the number and types of staff assigned are adequate to meet the needs of the consumers
• Ensure residential habilitation services are documented in accordance with the Agency and OPWDD requirements
• Ensure residential habilitation services are maintained and required transportation paperwork is complete, per policy
• With the site supervisor responsible for ensuring that there is a supervisor on staff 7 days a week during key program hours (weeknights, holidays and weekends)
• Become certified in medication administration and maintain certification on an annual basis
• Provide direct care services, as needed
• Provide on call services including holidays, weekends and evenings, as needed when site supervisor is not available or on call
• Absorb responsibility for ensuring that adequate and appropriate recreational activities in the community and scheduled for consumers year round
• Coordinate transportation as needed for consumers
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the consumers are met
• Participate in corporate compliance and quality assurance activities as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires attentive listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and good reading abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain composure during emergency/conflict situations and be able to use sound judgment in decision making
• Ability to relate to people of different abilities, backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work independently

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Be physically able to assist individuals in transferring from wheelchair to other seat when needed
• May be required to prevent an adult from falling, assisting an adult to his/her feet, etc. (adults weighing up to 200 pounds, plus)
• Walk up and down stairs
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from walkways and driveways when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide preferred
• Valid NYS drivers license with a safe driving record per agency policy
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Will be required to use office equipment, i.e., phone, copier, fax in addition to household appliances, i.e., washer/dryer, stove/oven, refrigerator, etc.
• Work may require offsite travel to appointment / events / outings.
• Monday - Thursday 2:30pm-10pm
• Sunday 7-2:30pm