About Abbott House

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