What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Residential Services - Temporary Work Assignment position at INDEPENDENT GROUP HOME LIVING PROGRAM INC?
East End Disability Associates Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). EEDA is hiring a full-time Assistant Director of Residential Services for a temporary work assignment to cover a team member on leave.
shift: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Flexibility required based on program needs
Salary: $70,000
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available after 90-day orientation.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- 28-days of paid time off (PTO).
- 7 NYS Paid Sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- Commitment Bonus.
- Referral Bonus.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Life insurance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintaining staff ratios to ensure adequate supervision of individuals and to ensure quality direct services are provided to the individuals in the program.
2. Evaluate job applications and resumes and conduct interviews of Residential Managers and DSP candidates.
3. Training of staff regarding individual specific needs, Fire Safety (including scheduled fire drills), and all site-specific needed training. Ensuring staff are up to date with all agency and OPWDD mandated training.
4. Maintain a clean and safe environment in the residences and vehicles and to ensure the residences are stocked with adequate supplies for self-care tasks, cleaning and recreational opportunities as well as ensuring there is an ample supply of food and beverages.
5. Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion and maintain Individual Record Files. Documentation includes Input of daily Habilitation Goals into the eVero electronic medical record system for all assigned Individuals, Communication Log, DDP 1s, MAR (to ensure all medications were administered), Incident Reports, Seizure and Behavioral Records, necessary consents and all correspondence.
6. Maintain communication with: Family members, OPWDD Staff, Care Managers, Day Program staff, Consultant Staff e.g., Behavior Specialist, Nurse, Nutritionist, etc., to ensure needs are being addressed.
7. Maintain communication with RN to oversee the medical needs of all individuals living in the residences and to arrange any medical appointments as necessary.
8. Ensure all administrative responsibilities are completed accurately including: all billing requirements (daily, monthly, and quarterly); petty cash, time sheets, etc.
9. Take the lead in all OPWDD surveys of all assigned programs.
10. Participate in weekly Admin meetings, Internal Review Committee meetings, Inter-Disciplinary Team meetings and any other assigned meeting or training.
11. Attend individual Lifeplan meetings while maintaining open communication with participant family’s and Care Managers.
12. Other duties may be assigned.
Salary : $70,000