Assistant Manager - OPWDD Day Program

Role Summary: The Assistant Manager with the support of their Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the habilitation services for
individuals who have intellectual disabilities. As requested, performs related work. This employee is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, reviewing program plans and participating in daily activities for people supported assigned to their caseload.

Role Responsibilities:
* Provides mentoring, support and in-classroom supervision to DSP staff in providing meaningful and varied activities for the program day. Includes actively participating in staffing ratio’s, coverage, hands on activities and community integration opportunities.
* Acts as liaison between home and program to communicate any needs for program. Receives updates if there are any situations that need to be addressed or may need to be followed up on in program.
* Works with Care Manager to schedule annual and semi-annual meetings with program/care givers to ensure necessary assessments are completed and that meeting space is available.
* Writes the Staff Action Plan (SAP) or Habilitation Plan in eVero, based on the needs established in the individuals Life Plan.
* Completes all of the necessary annual/semi-annual documentation (Personal Page, Supports, etc) and forwards all meeting documentation to Day Services Information Specialist (DSIS).
* Reviews finalized SAP and supports with staff to ensure proper implementation.
* Ensures that completed SAP/supports are distributed prior to effective dates (to residences where necessary for PWW IRA). Distribution is done by the assigned Program Assistants.
* Ensures that individual’s information is correct and updates records in eVero as needed.
* Organize, conduct, and writes team meetings as needed.
* Complete monthly notes in Medisked and submits according to OPWDD regulations.
* Runs eVero reports as required to ensure that daily data is completed within the proper timeframe.
* Attends scheduled Coordinator meetings.
* Participates with daily program and community integration activities.
* Assists individuals who have toileting needs.
* Assist with transferring or lifting of the individuals.
* With required and specific training, performs AMAP and SCIP responsibilities as needed.

Role Requirements:

* High School Diploma or GED

* Valid NYSDL

* Maintain accurate records, complete and submit reports on time.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, advocates, residential providers and individuals.
* Excellent organizational and computer skills.
* Communicates clearly, accurately, and concisely both orally and in writing.
* Must be able to drive agency van as needed.
* Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer


This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.