Assistant Manager - Queens Area - Residential Group Home

Job Description

Job Description

"Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!”

QSAC is hiring an Assistant Manager for OPWDD-funded Residential Program in the West Region.  This essential role is responsible for general operations of QSAC Residences and will maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and facilitates the development of independence and the personal goals for the people receiving services.  A Residential Assistant Manager supports and supervises staff as they work with the people receiving services in the residential setting and in the community.

The salary range for this position is $41,000-$45,000 annually.

Responsibilities

Residential Operations

• Vaccination Required at NYC Locations / Long Island Locations Require Testing
• Review residential binders, including general, medical and personal allowances
• Conduct periodic fire drills for safety procedures
• Complete and submit injury reports for individuals
• Maintain individual’s personal allowance accounts
• Coordinate and shop for household items and proper groceries for meal distribution
• Provides hands-on assistance with Residence and individual care as part of the staff ratio
• Create and orchestrate recreational calendars based on individual preferences
• Maintain adequate supply of medication, and medication administration records for individuals
• Maintain correspondence with Nurse and Medical Coordinators to ensure appropriate medical appointments are made and occur

Staff Supervision & Scheduling

• Supervise direct care professionals (DSP) staff
• Oversea and report to Director on any employee relations and staff disciplinary concerns
• Schedule DSP staff to support residences
• Ensure program goals are implemented by Residential staff

Qualifications and Work Experience

• High school diploma/GED required
• 1-2 years’ experience driving large passenger vehicle required
• 1-2 years’ experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities required
• A minimum of 1 year supervisory work experience required
• Demonstrates patience and the ability to learn and utilize systematic procedures in order to enhance individual independence and quality of life
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required for site visits 
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items required
• Ability to run, when needed

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Job Summary

A Residential Assistant Manager supports and supervises staff as they work with the people receiving services in the residential setting and in the community.

Benefits

QSAC Benefits go beyond health and retirement.  You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff) 
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations. 

QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

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