Residential Assistant Manager (Group Homes) - Queens and Staten Island

AHRC NYC is looking to hire multiple Residential Assistant Managers for its Queens and Staten Island Group Home residences. The Residential 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 they are assigned. Weekly schedule includes one weekend day each week with two consecutive days off, and a combination of day and evening shifts with NO overnights.

Responsibilities

Assists with ensuring ongoing compliance and quality assurance with State and Federal regulations; Provides direct supervision and guidance to direct support employees; Confers with Residence Manager on mandated written staff evaluations and oversees disciplinary actions when needed; Provides service coverage in accordance with staff scheduling and covers cases of staff shortages or emerging resident needs; Assumes responsibility for smooth residence operations, including house and vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and resident and personnel files; Collaborates with Residence Manager in planning each resident's individualized program of services and care; Oversees medical services activities when assigned, including medical records, appointments, and medication administration; Ensures residents' basic needs are met, including food, clothing, and personal hygiene items; Serves as liaison with Treatment Coordinator on active treatment services; Formulates and recommends ideas to enhance each resident's quality of life; Attends and completes mandated training and provides training to residence staff as needed

Requirements

Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Knowledge of the developmental and intellectual disabilities field and OPWDD regulations; Willingness to work one day of each weekend; Ability to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program policies and procedures in a 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 of Direct Support Professional experience at an OPWDD certified residence; Valid New York or Tri-State driver's license for more than one year in good standing

Nice to have

Experience supervising staff in a residential setting

Benefits

Low cost, 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; $750 bonus upon completion and passing of AHRC NYC's Defensive Driving class, if driving is required