Residential Assistant Program Manager

We have residences located throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Nassau County; Long Island

Are you interested in helping individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities create the life of their choice through support and advocacy throughout any challenges they may face? Are you honest, energetic, creative and like to take initiative? If so, then perhaps IRI is the place for you.

IRI is a respected and growing non-profit agency that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for people that come to work for more than a paycheck. IRI expects all employees to have the following: empathy for others, professional demeanor, maturity, integrity, ability to problem solve, and a willingness to learn and grow as well as basic computer skills.

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“IRI made my dream come true. People with disabilities have been discriminated against for centuries. As an adult with autism, I always wanted to work with individuals to teach them how to advocate for themselves and how to communicate better – even if they are non-verbal. I now work as an employee of IRI doing just that. Once a week, I meet with the guys and we talk about their rights; it gives them the confidence to speak up. Everyone deserves to be heard” - Jason

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Job Summary: The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for assisting the Manager in the overall operation of the residence. As a support to the Manager, this position requires confidentiality of the people we support and staff information; strong communication and advocacy skills to work effectively with the people we support, families, staff and within the community; and a full understanding of IRI policies and procedures as well as OPWDD regulations. The position reports directly to the Manager. As a support to the Program Manager, this position has the authorization to approve time-off, submit work order requests, and manage petty, purchase requests up to $100.

What you'll do

• Provide supervision to residential staff in working effectively with the people we support, completing required documentation and keeping team members informed.
• Develop Residential plans as indicated in the ISP, provide training and support for staff to work with the people we support in implementing these goals and completing documentation.
• Review behavior management plans, reinforces staff corrective actions, and provides on-going training in the implementation of the plans.
• Provide feedback to Manager regarding staff performance, strengths and weaknesses.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Physical Plant is safe at all times, clean and that all equipment is in working condition
• Responsible for coordinating recreational activities with the Recreational Therapist, Manager, and staff,
• Provide hands on training and supervision to staff in assisting the individuals with ADLs, and goals including but not limited to self care skills, meal preparation, house hold chores, money management, travel training, etc.
• Encourage DSPs and DSSs to engage individual’s in meaningful activities.
• Provide advocacy for the people we support in the residence, at planning meetings and within the community.
• Manage petty cash in the manager’s absence.
• Verify that goals, behavioral data, tracking sheets, etc. have been completed and filed accurately.
• Maintain IRI driving authorization, AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, attend on-going trainings.
• Report all issues, incidents and emergencies to the Program Manager immediately.
• Assume Manager responsibilities in the absence of the Manager

Why IRI

• 403(b) Retirement Plan w/annual company contribution
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO & Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays Your Birthday!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Saving & Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• FMLA & PFL
• Referral Bonus Program
• On the job training: AMAP, SCIP, CPR & First Aid
• P/T employees are eligible for vacation, sick and personal time

Job Type: Full-time

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

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• OPWDD: 2 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• New York State Drivers License for over a year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000