Assistant Manager Residential Services DAY 1 Benefits

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Directs the staff and services within the IRA; maintains a home-like environment; performs related work as requested in the absence of the House Manager.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Under the supervision of the House Manager, an employee of this class is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the IRA and for ensuring continuous active treatment.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

(Some of the following tasks may place the employee at risk for acquiring Hepatitis B Virus.)

·         Confers with the House Manager regarding the supervision of the IRA.

·         Participates in the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct care staff.

·         Maintains accurate accounts of individuals’ account ledgers and personal accounts.

·         As required, and with specialized training, drives the Agency vehicle for the purpose of program individual transportation, shopping, or other related IRA business.

·         Prepares reports and other informational materials as needed and ensures completion of deficiencies.

·         Assists staff will maladaptive behaviors and emergency care (with specific training).

·         Ensures that the IRA is maintained in a neat, clean, and organized manner and is attractively decorated.

·         Ensures that safety standards are adhered to.

·         Brings to the attention of the nurse, clinical staff, and House Manager and/or Assistant IRA Director any changes in the individuals medical conditions or other pertinent information as needed.

·         Assists individuals with toileting; may include changing diapers, showering/bathing, and maintaining of personal hygiene; and transferring/lifting.

·         Completes assessments as required.

• Utilizes universal precautions.

·         Participates in meetings as required.

·         Maintains an appropriate wardrobe for each individual.

·         Ensures that individuals are provided with continuous active programming.

·         Ensures that each individual is provided with privacy during treatment and care of personal needs.

·         Ensures opportunities for individuals’ choice and self management to the extent possible.

·         Ensures that individuals, to the extent possible, are taught to use adaptive equipment.

·         Ensures that adaptive equipment and equipment on unit is in good repair and utilized as prescribed.

·         Ensures that activities are age appropriate.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provide intensive individualized support for individuals who are struggling behaviorally.
• Attends meetings with individual and support staff.
• Submits written reports (Case Action Summaries) on significant events which have occurred to the individual in program, the community or residential setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED, minimum of two years of supervisory experience in human services field with at least one year involving developmental disabled individuals within an OPWDD certified setting. Readiness to learn and utilize relevant agency computer applications.

Must be able to adjust hours to a flexible 40-hour work week schedule.

Tuesday-Friday 2pm-10pm & Saturday 6am-2pm

Salary 22.30 Hour

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance