Direct Support Supervisor | Assistant Manager

Looking for a fulfilling career? We’re hiringassistant managers to supportadults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your leadership and organizational skills in the role of an assistant manager.Not only will you be a DSP,you will be an advocate and voice as people exercise informed decision making in regards to their needs.Youwill be an ally as they communicate their wants and needs to others. The assistant manager is a hands-on professional that has a direct role in supporting thewell-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The assistant manager is also responsible for training and mentoring direct support staff. In this role you will also assist the residence manager in the operation and oversight of the residential program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pay rate for this position: $22-$23.55/ hr

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or High School Equivalency; college experience preferred.
• Valid New York State drivers’ license that meets Heritage Christian Services motor vehicle standards. Reliable transportation required.
• Physical ability to lift over 50 pounds and provide assistance to people who require support with transfers.
• One year experience in direct support is required.
• Six months of leadership or supervisor experience preferred.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Ability to lead and motivate others

Benefits include:

• Holidays— Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
• Vacation time— begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
• Paid sick leave— All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
• Retirement plan– Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity. As you speak out, be strong, faithful and well.