Assistant Residence Manager

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

The natural supports of family and community are the most effective means to support people. In a home environment, we learn basic trust and a sense of self, culture, heritage and how to live with others. It is through this experience that we develop the skills to practice the self-regulation necessary to transcend into productive adults. It is within this culture that The Foundling's DD Division provides persons with developmental disabilities assistance to reach their maximum potential.

• Assist Residence Manager in the overall operations of the IRA.
• Assume responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Residence Manager.
• Assist in the orientation, supervision and evaluation of DSP's and housekeeping staff.
• Follow appropriate 624 Procedures relative to the reporting of incidents.
• Schedule staff coverage and verify time worked.
• Accompany residents on appointments and activities. Help teach residents skills for daily living and socialization and assist staff to do the same.
• Ensure the implementation of habilitation Plans and daily activities and assist DSP's to do the same.
• Purchase and maintain residents' clothing, personal items, adaptive and habilitation equipment.
• Handle petty cash and maintain accurate receipts and account of expenditures as assigned.
• Carry out fire drills, evacuations and emergency procedures.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development and evaluation of each resident's individualized Service Plan.
• Assist the Manager with the maintenance and proper functioning of the physical plant, its furnishings and appliances and help obtain repairs/replacement as needed.
• Review the log daily, report issues to Residence Manager for timely resolution.
• Administer and verify distribution of medication. Monitor AMAP Ledgers.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Review and submit time sheets and overtime records of direct support and housekeeping staff.
• Maintain AMAP Certification for administering medication.
• Work with clinical support staff (Therapists, Nurses and Psychologists) in order to learn helping and coping skills.
• Read and make appropriate entries in communication logs.
• Record in daily log, activity sheets, trip evaluations and goal plans, complete IRA daily Billing Record.
• Provide appropriate level of supervision based on residents needs while in the community.
• Provide appropriate level supervision based on consumer's needs, ensure protective safeguards, adhere to Individualized Protective Oversight Plan.
• Follow specified policies and procedures for reporting issues emergencies and incidents.
• As a member of the Residential Interdisciplinary Team, provide input in the development, implementation and evaluation of the resident's ISP and Residential Habilitation Plan.
• Ensure the upkeep and cleanliness of the Residence and grounds.
• Conduct fire drills to train consumers' evacuation and emergency procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings, in-service trainings.
• Complete and satisfactorily pass all required certification training needed to work with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and required as per (OPWDD) and The New York Foundling.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures against the Abuse and Neglect of Individuals we serve.
• Become a positive role model and assist residents in all aspects of daily living.
• Responsible to work your scheduled shift and hours, adhering to the Agency's Policies and Procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with current New and OPWDD policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Other Requirements:

Education:

HS Diploma with 5 years of experience and 1 year of supervisor experience
Associate degree in a Human Service field with 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and 1 year of supervisory experience or 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and one year of supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred.

Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA, State Driver's License required with 6 points or less. 

Attend and the complete agency paid training and obtain CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R and AMAP certification.

Salary Range $28.31 per hour