Residential Program Manager II - Poughkeepsie, NY
Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.
Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Abilities First is seeking a Residential Program Manager in one of their Poughkeepsie programs. The Residential Manager II is responsible for the day-to-day operation of assigned residence in support of the individuals' daily activities with a person-centered approach, including staff scheduling, supervision, and training.
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm with flexibility and ability to provide on-call support.
Salary Range: $23.77 to $25.77 per hour
Responsibilities include:

• Ensure residents receive appropriate training, support, and supervision necessary in acquiring functional daily living needs as specified in the residential habilitation plan. These include personal hygiene, socialization, safety awareness, and money management.
• Ensure residents are supported in learning and making informed choices regarding their interests and goals in life. Assist residents with self-advocacy and help to communicate preferences to appropriate service providers.
• Communicate effectively with all staff including Program Nurse making certain all proper medical needs or concerns are addressed and care is provided. This includes assisting with OPWDD regulatory compliance.
• Assist with screening, selection, training, and evaluation of program staff., including completing OPWDD initial and Annual Core Competency Evaluations for direct reports.
• Coordinate staff schedules and always maintain adequate levels of staffing in the program. Review and approve staff timesheets including use of benefit time.
• Disburse resident monies for wants and needs and maintain accurate documentation safeguarding resident funds.
• Participate in the maintenance of materials inventories necessary to carry out program functions including food, clothing purchases, household, and program supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all billing, OPWDD regulations, law, and other requirements as it relates to paperwork and program operations, including, but not limited to Res Hab billing, Monthly Summaries, Medication Administration, Incident Reports, monthly Maintenance Checklist, and Vehicle Logs.
• Maintain required trainings and certifications.
• Provide on-call coverage for assigned residence(s).

This is a full-time position eligible for these benefits:

• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Retirement savings options with 403(b) plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support
• On Demand Payment - access your earnings as early as the next day
• Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
• And More!

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years' experience working the developmentally disabled population required and five (5) years supervisory experience preferred. A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate by the Residential Director may be acceptable.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills in English to ensure adequate regulatory documentation.
• Computer skills required including ability to utilize billing software, online training systems, and electronic timesheets.
• Have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Have the ability to push and pull adults in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot, and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques), with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Valid NYS driver's license deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier required.