Associate Direct Support Manager (Assistant Manager)

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and safety of all the individuals served while ensuring that the living environments and program activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Aid in managing the operations of residential or day services programs, including coordinating activities, supporting individuals with all activities of daily living, and scheduling staff.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as covering staff shortages, administering medications, participating in individual program planning teams.
• Assist in planning and preparation of meals and snacks, ensuring diet orders and kitchen sanitation procedures are followed.
• Support the people served to identify and achieve the personal outcomes important to them.
• Maintain detailed documentation of activities and developmental progress.
• Intervene when aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior occurs, implementing behavior programs and strategies where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, including activity records and developmental progress of people served.
• Handle house petty cash and individual finances, including purchasing groceries or supplies as needed.
• Oversee the maintenance of the residential facilities and transportation vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Position requires certification in medication administration, CPR and first aid - can obtain after hire.
• Minimum of one year experience working in related field.

Qualifications

• An advocate – you will stop at nothing to make sure people have the tools necessary for success.
• A collaborator – you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused, even in emotionally charged situations.
• A motivator – you get teams and partners excited about key initiatives.
• A teacher – you have a knack for explaining processes and work well with a variety of internal teams.

Benefits

• Daily Pay – manage finances with a convenient way to get paid for your work every day, financial flexibility and peace of mind.
• Educational Assistance – to further your education or develop your career.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription options available.
• Professional & Personal Development Opportunities.
• 403b Retirement Plan.