Opportunity for an experienced DSP to join our team as Assistant Residential Manager in our residential program located in Kerhonkson. In this position you will be responsible for assisting the Residence Manager in oversight and management of a residential program providing services to adults with disabilities and the staff who work in the residence.
We are looking for experienced Direct Support Professionals who are looking for a position with more responsibility who have the capacity to motivate, model and advocate for persons with disabilities and our staff. Daily responsibilities include: ensuring that people with disabilities are provided with the highest quality care, developing and leading recreational programming, maintaining compliance with OPWDD regulations, assisting with the management of individuals' and agency budgets and coordinating staffing assignments. Tuesday through Saturday workweek.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the staff and daily operations of the residence in the absence of the Residence Manager.
- Provide hands-on training of staff in delivery of all services.
- Plan, schedule and assign direct reports work activities.
- Ensure staffing schedule is completed per program requirements.
- Provides coverage for shifts as needed to ensure staffing needs are met.
- Provides on call availability and emergency assistance as needed in the absence of the Residence Manager
- Plan and organize and implement appropriate recreational opportunities for individuals in the program.
- Monitor, inventory and make arrangements to procure consumer need items, such as clothing, personal belongings, haircuts, room décor, bedding, etc.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate food, housekeeping and program supplies.
- Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the Direct Support Professional job description.
- Participate in the development of their consumers’ treatment planning in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary/Treatment Team.
- Participate with the Residence Manager in the on-going development and organization of the house.
- Maintain all necessary records in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and Agency policies and procedures.
- Assist the Residence Manager in maintaining house budgets
- Assist in evaluating assigned personnel and submit reports of appraisal as required.
- Provides on-call availability to the program for emergency situations and guidance as needed in the absence of the House Manager.
- Assist with transportation to and from work, day program and medical appointments as required/needed.
- Monitor daily and on-going maintenance issues for the house report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for the safety of staff and the persons served under his/her supervision.
- Adhere to a person centered philosophy.
- Participate as needed/directed in Council for Quality Leadership implementation throughout the agency.
- Perform any other related duties as directed by the Residence Manager and/or designee.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years DSP experience in a residential setting
- Experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.75 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person