Assistant House Manager

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Join our team as an Assistant House Manager in the Milwaukie area, where your leadership skills will shine as you support the development of behavior support plans tailored to each client's unique needs. You’ll take on the exhilarating challenge of navigating challenging behaviors, fostering an environment where empathy and excellence thrive. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a passionate team, promoting a culture of fun and adventure while ensuring that thorough documentation is maintained for every individual you serve. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be a pivotal part of a forward-thinking organization that values both its team and the individuals we support. As a team member, you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and On-Demand Pay. Experience the fulfillment of transforming lives and creating lasting change in a relaxed and energetic atmosphere! Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc.: Our Story We are dedicated to providing quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc. (ASI-OR) has one goal in mind: Supporting People to Experience Meaningful Lives. Day to day as aN Assistant House Manager As an Assistant Home Manager, you will embark on an exciting journey each day, dedicated to supporting young men with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential group home setting. Your role involves working side-by-side with staff to provide hands‑on support and oversee daily routines while prioritizing the safety and well‑being of everyone in the home. With the potential for challenging behaviors from some individuals, your ability to remain calm and consistent is crucial. You’ll actively help de‑escalate situations and follow behavior support plans, showcasing your leadership by modeling appropriate responses for your team. Balancing direct care, staff supervision, documentation, and problem‑solving, you will play a vital part in maintaining a structured environment. While this role demands dedication and compassion, the impact you make on the lives of the individuals you support is profoundly rewarding, highlighting the importance of your unwavering commitment to excellence and empathy. Are you the Assistant House Manager we’re looking for? To thrive as an Assistant Home Manager, you will need a unique blend of skills focused on leadership and compassion. A working knowledge of supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities is essential, as you will encounter and respond to challenging or aggressive behaviors daily. Your ability to remain calm, professional, and safety‑focused when navigating these situations is crucial. A strong understanding of de‑escalation techniques, along with a willingness to employ trained safety interventions, will empower you to positively influence the environment. Exceptional leadership and coaching skills are necessary to guide and support Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), ensuring effective implementation of behavior support plans and thorough incident documentation. You will need to make sound decisions in high‑stress or crisis situations while maintaining clear communication skills, both written and verbal. Above all, your unwavering commitment to dignity, respect, consistency, and safety for the individuals served will pave the way for their growth and development in a nurturing atmosphere. Knowledge and skills: Experience or working knowledge of supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities Ability to remain calm, professional, and safety‑focused when responding to challenging or aggressive behaviors Strong understanding of de‑escalation techniques and willingness to use trained safety interventions Leadership and coaching skills to guide and support direct care staff Knowledge of behavior support plans, incident reporting, and documentation Ability to make sound decisions in high‑stress or crisis situations Clear communication skills, both written and verbal Commitment to dignity, respect, consistency, and safety for individuals served #J-18808-Ljbffr