Overview

The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for assisting the Residence Manager in maintaining an effective behavior/habilitation program for adults with developmental disabilities. Also provides indirect supervision of and assistance to Direct Support Professionals assigned to the residence.

The Assistant Residence Manager demonstrates knowledge of and loyalty to the Opengate, Inc. mission, vision, and values. In addition, this position actively participates in assigned projects and committees to enhance the agency’s efforts to ensure ongoing excellence for the participants, as well as the staff who support them.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the training of Direct Support Professionals and Lead Counselors who are assigned to the residence.
• Conducts staff meetings as assigned.
• Assists to ensure that programs are being implemented correctly with corresponding daily documentation
• Supervisory follow-up with staff regarding incorrect or missing data and any other concerns.
• Coordinate staffing / coverage with assistance of the Residence Manager
• Implements all individual resident money management programs as assigned.
• Coordinates leisure schedules and monitors leisure programs in accordance with individual residence interests and needs.
• Follow federal, state and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Completes and submits weekly Activity Schedule.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• 1 year supervisory experience, required
• 3 years working with I/DD population, required
• Valid Drivers License in Tri-State (NY,NJ,CT) area.
• Must successfully complete OPWDD Medication Certification at the discretion of the Department Head, CPR and First Aid course and SCIP-R Training

Salary - $22.66/hr

Opengate is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.