Tiegerman Community Services is seeking a Residential Assistant Manager to join our Residential Program (IRA) located in Kings Park, New York. TCS provides services to adults with developmental disabilities in Queens, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties and is approved by the New York State Office for People with Disabilities (OPWDD).

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Responsibilities:

• Supervising staff(s) and spending a majority of the time, particularly evenings, on the floor monitoring staff(s) interactions and overall work performance.
• Serve as an advocate for staff, supervising and assisting with their daily endeavors.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of new staff members and assist with ongoing training of all staff(s).
• Attend and actively participate in all required trainings, staff meetings and residents meetings.
• Participate in the evaluation process for all staff.
• Scheduling and shift coverage
• Receive, review, process, file and submit a variety of documents and reports accurately and within a timely manner.
• Complete records and documentation (e.g. daily data collection, progress notes, medication administration records, etc.).
• Attend and participate in individual’s doctor visits.
• Handle emergency situations according to emergency procedures; assist with fire drills.
• Ensure that individuals are engaged and supervised at all times.
• Work cooperatively with individuals to ensure an environment that values individual differences and respects the rights and opinions of all residents through open communication, appropriately confronting each other with concerns and issues.
• Keep residents informed of important dates, activities, schedule/routine changes, etc.
• Know individuals well enough to know when an individual is experiencing difficulty, i.e., eating, drinking, or lack of interest, etc., and follow-up appropriately.
• Assist in managing of funds
• Assist with grocery shopping; plan and prepare meals.
• Ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment for staff and individuals by performing general cleaning and light housekeeping.
• Encourage individuals to participate in community activities and encourage peer relationships.
• Maintain weekly contact with Parents/Caregivers, Relatives and other significant people in the lives of the individuals providing updates on progress, medical and etc.
• Act as liaison to all agencies involved in services for individuals i.e. work, day program and etc.
• Ensure maintenance of the home is completed in accordance with the schedule
• Assist with problem solving between individuals or staff(s) and ensure their safety.
• Provide coverage in the event there is an emergency or shortage of staff. I would also include all other duties assigned by the Residence Manager.

Qualifications:

• NYS Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Supervisory/Management Experience Preferred
• Experience Working with Disabled Population Preferred

*Tiegerman is an AA/EEO Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person