DDI's Floating Residential Program Manager is responsible for providing coverage and support to our Adult Residential Programs. The Floating Residential Program Manager assists with training, maintains a roster of per diem staff, attends Recruitment events and participates in the hiring and retention processes for new employees.

Salary: $61,464 / year

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma, BA/BS preferred.
• Two years experience working with developmentally disabled adults.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Support.
• Must be flexible.

Responsibilities: 

• Cover Residential programs in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Supervise the day to day activities of staff and individuals.
• Responsible for attending open houses and job fairs and interviewing and hiring.
• Manage new employees in the applicant tracking system.
• Knowledge of Emergency Procedures and accurate implementation of procedures in handling crisis situations as they arise.
• Maintaining staff schedule and approving timesheets in the time and attendance system.
• Train new staff to work with the individual(s) we serve.
• Implement Annual Program Plan.
• Implementation of Behavior Plans, and all other components of the Annual Plan (i.e., medical, nutrition, fitness, socialization, etc.). 
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
• Advocate for the individuals we serve and implement new programming ideas, exploring the individuals’ interests.
• Maintain program wide per diem list and work with Program Managers to provide coverage.
• 24-hour on call for staffing/emergency problems.
• Performs all job functions of the Community Instructor as needed.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend.
• Must be able to respond to fire alarms.
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.