Assistant Manager David's Path & DBT

Overview

2nd Shift: FT 40 hours - Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm

Position:
Assistant Manager - David's Path & DBT

Location:

New Haven

• Supports Program Manager in the administration of program standards and procedures related to the operation and provision of services.
• Provides face-to-face hands-on supportive assistance enabling clients to maintain living in their apartment/home, including activities of daily living, assisting with personal care, and other activities which promote healthy living.
• Ensures clients are treated with respect and dignity, provided with quality care.
• Coordinates client’s activities providing opportunities for individuals to make choices and decisions.
• Responsible to follow state and Agency guidelines to administer medication and maintain all appropriate trainings as applicable.
• Coordinates and assists with transportation for the clients.
• Works with Program Manager to ensure interdisciplinary team meets as needed to support client care and to coordinate Individual Plans and Level of Needs Assessments.
• Works within team to track and report daily data for behavior, goal, teaching, and ADL strategies.
• Assists in monitoring use and maintenance of the agency vehicle(s) assigned to program.
• Conducts supervisory spot checks in conjunction with management.
• Provides appropriate care management supports and maintains charting standards consistent with regulatory and Agency policy.
• Works with staff to promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment for both staff and clients.
• Responsible for data input with designated electronic systems. Completes monthly data submission in accordance with regulatory and Agency policy.
• Maintains working relationships with identified community providers and family members.
• Attends agency sponsored in services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth.
• Supports the management in implementing changes in the program reflecting identified agency priorities and strategic plan.

• Supports Program Manager with program admissions, planning, and discharge processes.
• Assists with facilitating staff and house/community meetings.
• Assists in monitoring documentation of services and the collection of data.
• Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions, de escalation, and debriefing.
• Provides rotating on-call coverage.
• Works with Program Manager in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of staff.
• Provides and documents supervision and evaluations. As assigned, consistent with agency policy.
• Provides new staff with program orientation and ongoing professional development and training.
• Addresses concerns with staff or other professionals constructively and in a timely fashion.

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Maintains property to ensure building/office is welcoming upon entrance.
• Attends agency sponsored in services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field with at least 1 year supervisory experience. Associate’s degree considered with a minimum of two (2) years’, or high school degree considered with at least three (3) consecutive supervisory experience.
• Prior experience working with people with mental illness, addiction disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities is required.
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