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Direct Support Supervisor - Assistant Manager at Heritage… · Rochester
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeRochester, New York Metropolitan Area$46k–$49k/yr
Skills
direct support experiencesupervisory experiencephysical ability to assist with transfers
Job Description
Summary: Heritage Christian Services is committed to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and they are seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and advocate for these individuals. The role involves training and mentoring direct support staff, as well as assisting the residence manager in overseeing residential programs.
Responsibilities:
- Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Showcase your leadership and organizational skills
- Advocate and voice as people exercise informed decision making in regards to their needs
- Assist the residence manager in the operation and oversight of the residential program
- Train and mentor direct support staff
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of High School diploma or High School Equivalency; college experience preferred
- Valid New York State drivers' license that meets Heritage Christian Services motor vehicle standards. Reliable transportation required
- Physical ability to lift over 50 pounds and provide assistance to people who require support with transfers
- One year experience in direct support is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six months of leadership or supervisor experience preferred
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Ability to lead and motivate others
Required Skills: Direct support experience, Supervisory experience, Physical ability to assist with transfers
Benefits: Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them., Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment., Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed., Retirement plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.
Benefits
Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
Retirement plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.