Assistant Residential Manager

Summary / Objective Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency and work with measurable signs of PRIDE. Position Type / Expected Hours 40 hours, flexible to the needs of the residential program. Minimum of 30 contact hours per week, 24 weekend hours per month, or in certain instances, 60 contact hours bi‑weekly. Qualifications Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field and one (1) year of experience working with the developmentally disabled, or High School Diploma/Equivalency with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with developmentally disabled and prior supervisory experience. Must be medication certified or have the ability to be medication certified within ninety (90) days. Valid/acceptable NYS driver's license and the ability to be van certified within ninety (90) days. Authorized to work in the United States. Essential Functions Provide supervision and direction to Direct Support Professionals and complete duties as assigned by the Residential Manager. Assist in training and supervision of Direct Support Professionals to ensure staff are competent to provide habilitative services. Provide assistance, training and supervision for the people we support in self‑care, domestic skills, socialization and other designated areas. Ensure operation of the residence meets agency policy and procedure and all other governing bodies required. Assist the Residential Manager with ensuring all programmatic issues and documentation are completed and filed appropriately and expediently. Assist in ensuring the implementation and follow‑through of all ADL, interpersonal skill training and behavior modification programs for the people we support as directed by the Residential Manager. Assist in all documentation, fire drills, and matters concerning the people we support's programs, site physical plant, household supplies, equipment repair, and personal needs. Participate in and/or conduct staff meetings, training and other discussion regarding the people we support in the absence of the Residential Manager. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Ethical Conduct Time Management Work Independently Operate various cleaning machines Communication with Management Supervisory Responsibility Direct Support Professionals. Travel Travel is expected for this position, as needed, to locations in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties to ensure community activities for the people we support, attend outings, appointments and trainings. Work Environment This job operates out of the home of the people we support. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, as well as standard household equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently stand, walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Additional Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non‑discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr