TRC - Assistant Residence Manager - Forest 1st​/2nd shift

Assistant Residence Manager Job Description

The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.

The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll. The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.

To assist the Residence Manager/Residential Site Supervisor in the effective operation of the residence. In conjunction with and/or in the absence of the Residence Manager/Residential Site Supervisor, provides supervision to direct support staff and ensures the implementation of individualized programming for each person who resides at the residence.

Working knowledge of educational/training techniques for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; demonstrated competency in working with people with disabilities. The ability to understand and follow written plans and track, collect and interpret data, including acceptable writing skills for record documentation; the ability to oversee delivery of services. The ability to organize time well and manage multiple responsibilities effectively and in a timely fashion.

Reliability, adaptability, flexibility and a willingness and availability to work additional, non-scheduled hours in order to ensure coverage as needed or assigned. Ability to successfully complete and maintain required in-service training, including NYS Medication Administration Certification. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job, including the ability to lift people in order to assist in transferring and positioning and the ability to perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) maneuvers and maintain SCIP certification is essential.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center's insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required.

High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years' work experience with favorable work history; OR Associates degree or 60 credit hours of college course work, preferably in a human service-related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the job.

Management/supervisory/administrative experience strongly preferred but not required;
Experience working with people with disabilities strongly preferred.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

In conjunction with and/or in the absence of the Residence Manager/Residential Site Supervisor, provides administrative supervision of assigned residence staff, including but not limited to: