NY1484293Assistant Residence Manager. Full time for the Kelberman Center in Chittenango, NY.
JOB DESCRIPTION:Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Monitor the safety and well-being of the individuals and report issues as necessary. Ensure the accomplishment of individuals' goals and behavior plans; ensure that the Staff Action Plan (SAP) is implemented and documented. Maintain the timely completion of all records and reports as directed by the Residence Manager. Supervise the daily shift operations of the residence in the absence of the Residence Manager. Ensure effective communication of daily work info and expectations. Under the direction of the Residence Manager, maintain site staffing schedules and coverage. Role model appropriate skills and behaviors. Problem solve daily shift issues and/or conflicts as part of site leadership team. Participate in On-Call rotation as assigned. Provide coaching and counseling of Resident Counselors as directed by the Residence Manager to enhance individual and team performance. Arrange and assist with on-site orientation and training activities for new employees and existing staff. Perform duties of the Residence Counselor as needed, including but not limited to: Serve as a Role Model, promote the individuals' independence by implementing the SAP, attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish. Monitor operation and condition of the building and supplies; ensure building security. Participate in activities as part of the treatment team such as; meetings, trainings, and committees. Develop and maintain an effective communication network with the individuals, program staff, families, community agencies, and other Agency departments. Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency's culture, values and mission. Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws. Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people .Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement. Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Associates Degree in a related field (human services, sociology, general studies, etc.), BS/BA in Human Services or related field preferred. Minimum of one (1) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of autism, developmental disabilities, education, health care or mental health services, a portion of which took place in New York State. Knowledge of basic computer skills.Travel and transport are required.Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and require reliable transportation. This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
PAY: $20.50/hour.TO APPLY: Candidates may apply online at https://www.kelberman.org/careers/career-search/