Assistant Manager at The Arc of… · North…

Job ID# - 897

Position: Assistant Manager

Department: RI Residential

Schedule: Sunday 3-11pm, Monday 3-11pm, Tuesday 8-4pm, Wednesday 3-11, Thursday 8-4pm

Pay Rate: $24.50

General Description:

The Assistant Manager reports to and receives supervision from the House Manager. The Assistant Manager will assist the House Manager in the overall management, supervision and coordination of staffing, medical appointments, clinical needs and other supports needed in order to ensure essential services are provided to individuals in the residence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years equivalent work experience directly related to working with individual who have development/intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of community systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills
• Experience in supervision preferred
• Current drivers’ license, safe driving record, ability to pass extensive background check, CPR and First Aid certifications

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in assigned tasks including managing team performance; developing and implementing daily activities; facilitating communication among staff, individuals supported and their families/guardians; ensuring supported individuals participate in activities of their choice
• Assist House Manager in managing a team of direct support staff including conducting training, scheduling, disciplining as needed and completion of performance reviews
• Assist in ensuring documentation and forms are complete, accurate and timely
• Responsible to work directly with Manager in supervision of individual spending and assisting with weekly and monthly budgeting
• Responsible for the daily review of Staff Daily Communication Log, Daily Progress Notes, and Data Sheets. All issues of any concern to be immediately reported to immediate supervisor. Responsible for completion of Individual’s quarterly reports.
• Responsible to communicate with individuals’ family members regarding family visits, and to provide schedule information to immediate supervisor. This will occur in advance of holidays and on a weekly basis regarding regularly scheduled weekly visits.
• Participates in ISP meetings, team meetings and reviews team performance
• Responsible to rotate in On Call Schedule
• Serve as back up support staff when staff is unable to work a scheduled shift or if shift is unfilled
• Represent the agency’s mission and vision in a positive and supportive manner within the community and with individuals/families supported
• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars and training
• Maintain a positive relationship with the individuals, families/guardians, other businesses and social service agencies
• Adhere to the Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc of Bristol County!

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.