Residence Manager

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

40 hours, flexible to the needs of the residential program. There is a minimum of twenty five (25) contact hours per week and sixteen (16) weekend hours per month, or in certain instances, fifty (50) contact hours in a bi-week.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and one (1) year experience working with the developmentally disabled.
• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals, with one (1) year in a supervisory position.
• High school diploma or equivalency with one (1) year of supervisory experience and must have three (3) years’ experience in a program for the developmentally disabled.
• Must be medication certified or able to be medication certified within ninety (90) days.
• Valid/acceptable NYS driver’s license and have the ability to be van certified within ninety (90) days.

Authorized to work in the United States.

Assist in coordination of the people we support’s total residential program, stressing independence, inclusion, individualization and productivity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide supervision and direction to Direct Support Professionals to ensure the safety and welfare of the people we support.
• Provide training and supervision of Direct Support Professionals to ensure staff are competent to provide rehabilitative services and are meeting the needs of the people we support within the context of set regulations.
• Provide training and supervision for the people we support in the area of self-care, domestic skills, socialization and other designated areas.
• Ensure operation of the residence meets agency policy and procedure and all other governing bodies’ requirements and implement Plans of Corrective Action as developed until completion with monitoring for continued compliance.
• Ensuring all programmatic issues and documentation has been completed and filed appropriately and expediently while adhering accurately to ensure billable to OPWDD.
• Ensure the implementation and follow through of all ADL, interpersonal skill training and behavior modification programs for the people we support.
• Assist in the management of the people we support’s life plans and monitor the plan developed at the annual review.
• Ensure completion of all documentation, fire drills, and matters concerning the people we support’s programs, site physical plant, household supplies, equipment repair, and personal needs.
• Conduct staff meetings, training and other discussion regarding the people we support.
• Other duties as assigned by the Residential Coordinator.
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organization Skills
• Personal Effectiveness and Credibility

Direct Support Professionals

Travel is routinely expected throughout Jefferson and St Lawrence counties or other areas as deemed appropriate for the needs of the people we support.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.