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The Assistant Manager at Rise Life Services oversees and maintains the successful operation of the Individualized Residential Alternative/Intensive Care Facility serving individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including problem-solving, crisis management, training, and coordination of services for individuals. The Assistant Manager works under the direct supervision of the IRA/ICF Manager and is expected to perform duties with professionalism, forward-thinking, and as a positive role model.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability to problem solve, multi-task, and conduct research to resolve program concerns in a timely manner
- Flexible schedule with availability to deploy to the site, as needed
- Exhibit effectiveness in handling crisis situations, deploying resources, and communicating effectively to required parties
- Provide training, direction, and supervision to full time, part time, or on-call Direct Support professionals assigned to the program
- Coordinates all services for Individuals- including linkages to day treatment, medical, psychiatric, financial, etc.
- Ensures the program is prepared for External DQI Audits; Conducts regular self-audits of records
- Oversees and implements agency medication protocols
- Works collaboratively with the Residential manager to conduct monthly staff meetings
- Develop specific Residential Habilitation Plans/LRO/SRO for the individuals
- Coordinates the implementation of Residential Habilitation Goals LRO/SRO
- Utilize Precision Care for all documentation; create monthly summaries
- Assist with the management of staff schedules, required trainings and staff onboarding process
- Participates in the admission/discharge process, including trial visits and 30-day discharge Follow up report
- Oversees the cooking needs with healthy menu planning, food shopping/ordering, and meal preparation
Qualifications
Required
- A H.S Diploma with at least 1 year of experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population
- Ability to exercise sound judgement
- Ability to keep up with a multitude of emails via Microsoft Outlook
- Effectively manage time, organize workspace, demonstrate proactive planning/prioritize to accomplish responsibilities
Preferred
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in the field of human services
Full Job Description
Assistant Manager FT
Job Details
Job Location
Greenport Site 24 - Greenport, NY
Salary Range
$21.50 - $23.03 Hourly
Description
IRA/ICF Assistant Residential Manager
Under the direct supervision of the IRA/ICF Manager, the Assistant Residential Manager will oversee and maintain successful operation of the Individualized Residential Alternative/Intensive Care Facility serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The Assistant Residential Manager is expected to carry out responsibilities with the utmost professionalism, forward-thinking, and a positive role-model.
Duties would include but are not limited to:
+ Demonstrate ability to problem solve, multi-task, and conduct research to resolve program concerns in a timely manner
+ Flexible schedule with availability to deploy to the site, as needed.
+ Exhibit effectiveness in handling crisis situations, deploying resources, and communicating effectively to required parties.
+ Provide training, direction, and supervision to full time, part time, or on-call Direct Support professionals assigned to the program. Maintain meticulous records to track attendance, compliance and outcomes; Maintains own training compliance
+ Coordinates all services for Individuals- including linkages to day treatment, medical, psychiatric, financial, etc. considering the Individuals' choice
+ Thoroughly ensures the program is prepared for External DQI Audits; Conducts regular self-audits of records to identify areas of concern
+ Oversees and implements agency medication protocols; Works collaboratively with the Direct Support Professionals and the RN/LPN to ensure OPWDD Medication protocols are followed by staff
+ Works Cooperatively with the Residential manager to conducts MANDATORY staff meetings at least once per month- preparing a thorough, professional agenda; Maintains minutes of staff meetings as well as a sign-in sheet; Attends monthly Managers' meeting- showing up timely and prepared to present on Program updates
+ Develop specific Residential Habilitation Plans/LRO/SRO for the individuals, works in conjunction with the Case Manager/QIDP to conduct reviews every six months as required- and invites all parties the Individual deems necessary to partake in their Life Plan/CFA; Maintains active target dates on the Residential Habilitation Plan/LRO/SRO necessary for service delivery
+ Coordinates the implementation of Residential Habilitation Goals LRO/SRO, including staff assignments for goal-related activities, data collection, progress notes, billing requirements.
+ Works collaboratively with clinical department (BIS) to complete/oversee ABC sheets, other behavioral tracking mechanisms making certain that Behavior Plans are successfully implemented; Maintain records and submit according to program due dates.
+ Utilize Precision Care for all documentation; create monthly summaries based on progress notes; Identify areas of concern and appropriately address with assigned team member
+ Assist with the management of staff schedules, required trainings and staff onboarding process
+ Participates in the admission/discharge process, including trial visits, and 30-day discharge Follow up report.
+ Confidently Represent agency to other service providers and community groups.
+ Oversees the cooking needs with healthy menu planning, food shopping/ordering, and meal preparation, incorporating the dietary needs of the individuals. Review the weekly Menu, making any needed changes.
+ Submit Weekly Food ledgers/receipts and Monthly Recreational receipts, van logs/receipts, etc.
+ Maintain documentation of annual/bi-annual medical appointments (i.e. physical /PPD/Psychiatric/Psychosocial)
+ Accompany residents on medical appointments utilizing agency vehicle; Assign to Residential staff where possible.
+ Commitment to professional development
+ Ability to exercise sound judgement always
+ Ability to keep up with a multitude of emails via Microsoft Outlook; Perform other duties via Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Teams)
+ Effectively manage time, organize workspace, demonstrate proactive planning/prioritize to accomplish responsibilities
+ Ensuring organization of monthly recreation activities to promote independence, wellness and community integration
+ Establish and maintain professional, interpersonal relationships; Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.
+ Efficiently handle complaints, settle disputes, resolving grievances, conflicts, and offer mediation of staff and individuals
Minimum Qualifications
A H.S Diploma with at least 1 year of experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population; Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in the field of human services preferred.