Assistant Residence Manager

Assistant Manager

Abbott House is seeking a committed assistant manager to join the Services for People with Developmental Disabilities (SPDD) team. In this role you will be support the Residence Manager in supervising and coordinating operations of the facility.

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the safety and well-being of the consumers is maintained at the highest level possible.
• Assures compliance with the 624 regulations and adheres to Abbott House policy and procedures for insight reporting.
• Coordinates medical appointments (post on medical calendar)
• Reviews and signs off on all medical consults
• Completes bi-weekly medication/medical supply inventory check
• Reviews all MAR's to monitor for medication administration compliance, MD orders, monthly blood pressure checks (as documented).
• Supervision of direct care staff as it relates to data collection, active treatment and compliance with Abbott House policy and procedures.
• Overall responsibility for consumers in the absence of the Residence Manager
• At the Direction of the Residence Manager, assists with the evaluation of staff performance.
• In the absence of the Residence Manager reviews timesheets for accuracy, and forwards them to the Unit Administrator along with budget tracking sheets and per diem sheets
• Assists in coordinating consumer financial expenses, i.e. clothing allowance, personal allowance, and the household budget
• Assists Residence Manager in conducting staff and resident meetings
• Prepares written reports as requested
• Attends meetings as required
• Works a varied schedule of evening, day and weekend hours
• Responsible for assisting in training of Direct Care staff as required by supervisors
• Assists in maintaining a clean physical environment and performs related work as required
• Participates in in-service training modules as scheduled
• Will complete other tasks assigned
• Assures community inclusion, recreational activities are scheduled and implemented
• Any other related duties as required.

Educational Requirements:

• BA preferred. High School diploma plus two years experience working with people with developmental disabilities required.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Professional growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards