ASSISTANT RESIDENCE MANAGER - OPWDD

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consumer Responsibilities
• Provide supervision to assigned staff, including completion of evaluations in accordance with agency policies.
• Administration
• Facilities Management
• Community Relation
• Develop activities in and outside of the house
• Ensure consumer diet and nutrition in all aspects i.e., menu plans, weight records etc.
• Monitoring consumer’s health through contact with physicians, dentists, and other treatment personnel
• Ensures Consumer’s program plans are followed
• Obtains and maintains AMAP/CPR/First Aid/SCIP-R certifications
• Provide Direct Care Services as needed
• Works in collaboration with educational programs to ensure continuity of treatment modalities.
• Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• OPWDD experience in the residential setting preferred
• A clean and valid NYS driver’s license.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred
• Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
• Familiarity with Justice Center requirements
• Ability to handle emergencies in a professional manner.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating and in conjunction with Director, terminating of staff for the house
• Responsible for supervision of all staff
• Act as a resource to direct care staff
• Writes and conducts three-month performance review of new direct care staff and their formal written annual performance review
• Conducts weekly supervision with full time direct care staff
• Participates in the monthly staff meetings
• Meets regular with the Clinical Team to provide ongoing monitoring of progress of consumer programs and consumer progress
• Ensures that all staff receives the mandated in-service training
• Conducts orientation program for all new direct care staff

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