AHRC Nassau

Non-profit delivering disability support services

Assistant Manager

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRoslyn, NY, USA$20 - $21In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A valid New York State driver's license must be maintained throughout employment.
One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities is required.
AMAP certification is required.
Good verbal and written communication skills and good organizational and administrative skills are required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager with supervising and training Direct Support Professionals to support individuals in participating in self-care routines, health and safety activities, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being, while maintaining a high quality of life.
Assist with training new employees to ensure the residence is adequately staffed with qualified employees.
Assist with maintaining weekly staff work schedules by assigning shifts according to employee availability and each resident's requirements, ensuring appropriate care at all times.
Assist with maintaining staff records by observing and documenting time, attendance, performance issues, specific deficiencies, supervisory sessions, and training needs to support effective ongoing supervision.
Verify daily that all required treatment-plan documentation is present and complete.
Assist with maintaining residents' bank accounts and expenditures by depositing and withdrawing funds and reviewing monthly bank statements for accuracy and adherence to individual budgets.
Arrange transportation for residents to medical appointments by ensuring an agency vehicle is available and maintaining ongoing communication.
Confer with the site registered nurse, physicians, and pharmacies about each resident's current medical status and health care needs.
Collaborate with individuals' day programs by telephone or scheduled meetings to coordinate services and maintain communication.
Oversee staff supervision of housekeeping and upkeep of the house or apartment by assigning duties such as vacuuming, laundry, dusting, dishwashing, and mopping to maintain a sanitary and safe environment.
Perform Direct Support Professional responsibilities as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Overview

Works closely with Manager to ensure ongoing support is provided to individuals by fostering an environment that assists individuals in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and ensuring that a high quality of life is maintained.

Responsibilities

Assists Manager with the supervision and training of Direct Support Professionals to ensure that ongoing support is provided to individuals by fostering an environment that assists individuals in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and ensuring that a high quality of life is maintained.
Assists with the training of new employees to ensure that the residence is adequately staffed with qualified employees.
Assists with the maintenance of weekly work schedules for all staff by assigning shifts based on availability and the particular requirements of each resident to ensure that appropriate care is administered at all times.
Assists with the maintenance of appropriate records of staff by observing and documenting issues relating to time, attendance, and level of performance, specific deficiencies, supervisory sessions and training needs to ensure the ongoing and effective supervision of each employee.
Verifies that all needed documentation of treatment plans is present and completed on a daily basis.
Assists with the maintenance of residents' bank accounts and expenditures by depositing and withdrawing all monies and reviewing monthly bank statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to individual budgets.
Assists with the arrangement of transportation for residents to medical appointments by ensuring availability of agency vehicle to ensure the successful completion of required medical appointments and ongoing communication.
Confers with site RN, physicians and pharmacies by discussing the current medical status and/or health care needs of each resident.
Collaborates with individuals’ day program by telephone (or) scheduled meetings to ensure coordination of services and ongoing communication.
Oversees the supervision of the housekeeping/upkeep of house/apartment by assigning responsibilities to staff (i.e.- vacuuming, laundry, dusting, dishwashing, mopping floors, etc.) that will assure and provide each individual with a sanitary and safe environment.
Performs the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional, as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Valid NYS Driver's License maintained throughout employment.
One (1) year experience working with the developmentally disabled
AMAP certified required.
Good verbal and written communication skills as well as good organizational and administrative skills required.

Compensation: 20 to 21 (USD)

About the Company

AHRC Nassau

Non-profit delivering disability support services

AHRC Nassau helps people with developmental disabilities in Nassau County, Long Island by providing a range of services through a family-led, Arc New York chapter that serves more than 2,200 individuals. Its programs include day habilitation, residential supports, employment, vocational training, respite, and community habilitation, along with family support and guardianship services. The organization operates the Big Tree Greenhouse & Gifts for vocational and community engagement and advocates for federal recognition of Direct Support Professionals to push policy changes. Its goal is to enable people with developmental disabilities to live connected, meaningful lives through comprehensive supports, family involvement, and advocacy that strengthens the care system.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Oyster Bay, NY
Founded: Not listed

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