RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER – ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

About the role

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. We support over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment and staffing needs for your residence, including hiring, performance evaluations, and supervision of staff, as well as submission of required payroll data.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Procedures and accurate implementation of procedures in handling crisis situations as they arise.
• Train new staff to work with individual(s) served.
• Ensure all staff have current certifications in all areas (TB, AMAP, CPR, etc.) and provide annual recertification trainings.
• Maintain staff schedule, run staff meetings, participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Write and implement Annual Program Plan; write formal goals, protocols.
• Participate in the writing and implementation of Behavior Plans, and all other components of the Annual Plan (i.e., medical, nutrition, fitness, socialization, etc.).
• Evaluate monthly progress as related to short term objectives and formulation of new objectives based on level attained.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments.
• Complete Operating Checklist, and all budgetary processes (i.e., petty cash, OTPS, etc.).
• Responsible for bookkeeping for individuals: Nami payments, SSI, tax refunds, etc.
• Cookordinate efforts in all areas: Psychology, Nutrition/Fitness, Nursing, Day Hab and Residential, and Service Coordination.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary, review for accuracy, and submit monthly.
• Interface with parents and facilitate their involvement with their son/daughter’s program plan.
• Advocate for individuals served and implement new programming ideas, exploring the individuals’ interests.
• 24-hour on call for staffing/emergency problems.
• Perform all job functions of the community instructor as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, BA/BS preferred.
• Two years experience working with developmentally disabled adults.
• Valid NYS driver’s license, preferred [NOTE: Positions for non-approved drivers are NOT available in all programs and are based on program needs.]
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Support.
• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend.
• Must be able to respond to fire alarms.
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.

Qualifications

• Highly empathetic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a difference.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of behavior analysis and positive behavioral support.
• Physical stamina and ability to handle challenging situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training.
• Exceptional Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

Pay

$66,300 - $75,000/year

Schedule

Full-time plus on-call 24/7 for emergencies and callouts.