Community Habilitation- R Assistant Manager

About the role

To work for AIM Services as an Assistant Residential Community Habilitation Manager throughout the agency as needed. Assisting Community Habilitation‑R Manager with their day‑to‑day operations of their programs as needed, this could include: supervision of DSPs, implementation of programs, documentation, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift routines, ensuring assigned staff job performance and quality services during assigned shifts.
• Provide and document shift supervision; complete evaluations, training, discipline, and commendations as assigned.
• Implement and document each individual’s total plan of care, encouraging maximum independence and self‑worth.
• Provide, encourage, assist, and supervise individuals in personal care and ADLs.
• Assist in payroll; ensure goals are correct and notify staff when needed.
• Comply with all state, federal, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations as indicated by OPWDD.
• Perform medical/health‑related functions adhering to AMAP Policy.
• Assist in monthly summaries; ensure wording is correct and notify staff when needed.
• Maintain all resident SAP records.
• Operate agency vehicles in compliance with agency policies/procedures and traffic laws; ensure and document vehicle maintenance/condition.
• Assist in the coordination, participation, communication, and documentation of individual meetings and Life Plan Meetings.
• Provide and ensure a safe work/living environment including compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend any trainings, meetings, updates, and medical requirements necessary or required.
• Participate as an active member of the individual’s team.
• Maintain flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and program implementation.
• Work at other programs as needed to meet individual needs.
• Perform any and all other duties requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Managerial/supervisory experience (appropriate education, background, and experience considered).
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• AMAP Certification.
• SCIP Certification.
• Program‑specific training.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency Insurance Company (current valid insurance card if using own vehicle).
• Ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, reliability in decision making.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Lifting/transferring individuals/items of various weights – minimum of 50 lbs.
• Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling.
• SCIP techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Reading and math skills to perform job duties (doctor’s orders, prepare recipes, program documentation, etc.).
• Demonstrated interest and ability to facilitate the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services.
• Exposure to household and other cleaning supplies, chemicals.
• Adherence to Agency attendance policy.

Leadership Core Competencies

• Respectful: treats everyone with courtesy and compassion recognizing individual uniqueness and needs; displays honesty, integrity, and humility; makes difficult decisions with empathy; ability to problem solve.
• Responsible: accepts accountability for own actions and the actions of others; holds others accountable; puts the interests of the organization above personal interests; personally invested in the success of the organization.
• Builds Partnerships: values and builds a collaborative culture and spirit; willing to learn from others.
• Moves Others to Take Action: proactively resolves conflict; follows through in a timely manner; anticipates and solves problems promptly with flexibility and creativity.
• Commits to Service Excellence: focuses on the needs of the individuals; constantly reassesses processes, procedures, and principles searching for improvement opportunities; improves performance by introducing unique and leading‑edge concepts; encourages good ideas from staff; defines and puts into action best practices; sets and achieves high standards of performance; challenges the status quo.
• Develops People: inspires and challenges others to reach their full potential; celebrates the accomplishments of others; effectively provides feedback to staff and colleagues, including timely completion of annual performance evaluations; recruits and retains exemplary staff; understands and applies all agency policies.

Pay

$22 – $27.75 per hour.

Reports to: Community Habilitation‑R Manager/Designee.