Assistant Manager (Group Home) HIRING EVENT - Queens

AHRC NYC is holding a HIRING EVENT seeking Assistant Managers for multiple Queens group home residences. The Assistant Manager collaborates with the Residence Manager and other management team members in overseeing all aspects of operation for the community residential program to which he/she is assigned. Hiring event: Thursday, November 12th, 10AM-1PM. The recruiter will provide the specific address of the hiring event to qualified candidates. Weekly schedule: one weekend day each week is required, with two consecutive days off each week (either Fri/Sat or Sun/Mon). The rest of the schedule is a combination of day and evening shifts, with NO overnights.

Responsibilities

Assists with ensuring ongoing compliance and quality assurance with State and Federal regulations applicable to operation of facility; Provides direct supervision and guidance to direct support employees assigned to residence; Confers with Residence Manager in completing mandated written evaluations of staff and participates in overseeing disciplinary actions needed to address performance problems; Provides service coverage in accordance with staff scheduling established by Residence Manager and in cases where scheduling changes due to staff shortages or emerging needs of residents; Assumes responsibility for smooth operations of residence, including adherence to funder's and agency's policies and procedures related to house and vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and residents' and personnel files; Collaborates with Residence Manager in planning each resident's individualized program of services and care; When assigned to oversee medical services, collaborates with residence clinical staff to monitor direct care activities related to medical services, including medical records, medical appointments, medication administration, and referrals; Ensures each resident's basic needs are met, including food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and personal belongings; Serves as liaison with Treatment Coordinator in reviewing quality of active treatment services and expected residential habilitation outcomes, including attending team meetings; Formulates and recommends new ideas and outcomes directed towards enhancing quality of each resident's life; Attends and successfully completes mandated and skills development training courses, and provides training to staff at residence as needed

Requirements

Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, REQUIRED; Must be knowledgeable in the field of developmental and intellectual disabilities and have knowledge of OPWDD regulations; Must be willing to work one day of each weekend; Must have ability to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program policies and procedures in timely and consistent manner; Ability to deal diplomatically with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public; High school diploma or GED, along with 3 or more years Direct Support Professional experience at a OPWDD certified residence; A valid New York or Tri-State driver's license for more than one year in good standing is required

Nice to have

Experience supervising staff in a residential setting

Benefits

Low cost, high quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans); Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation); Paid Training; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; Referral program; 403(b) retirement plan; 403(b) company match; Life insurance; Employee discount; Flexible Spending account; Overtime if warranted; $750.00 per year bonus upon completion and passing of AHRC NYC Defensive Driving class, if driving is required