Asst to Residential Manager

• NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***
• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750
  -on completion of 6 months of employment

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience (in a residential setting) preferred.
• Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Valid New York driver’s license.
• Strong written communication skills (English).

• Assist House Manager in supervising and coordinating efforts of staff assigned to the house.
• Participate in the screening of applicants.
• Assist on performance evaluations of staff job performance
• Make recommendations for staff promotions, terminations and change of positions.
• Assist with staff training sessions which include, but are not limited to, in-service training, specific program training to assist the staff in serving the residents more effectively, etc.
• Assist the House Manager in developing and maintaining staff schedules and staff assignment sheets.
• Attend weekly staff meetings (and chair the meetings in the absence of the House Manager), which provides a forum for:
• Staff concerns, suggestions, and comments.
• Communication between all staff responsible to provide care for resident.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of residential reports and attend team meetings when necessary.
• Supervise staff performance during programming and recreational activities, and recommend training or corrective action as needed.
• Ensure that data is taken correctly and entered into Therap every day, (MARs, T-logs, GERs, etc.) program procedures are being followed correctly and AMAP staff are following all necessary policies and procedures.

• General Responsibilities
• Participates in In-service Training
• Becoming certified in CPR and First Aid within three months of employment.
• Becomes Medication Administration Certified within six months of employment.
• Becomes certified in SCIP within three months of employment.
• Ensures that training in all areas remain valid as as mandated by regulations and agency policies.
• Directly responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all residents.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.
• Participates in Agency committees as needed.
• Resident Care
• Promote and ensure a clean, home-like environment for all residents.
• Assists residents with all ADLs (showering, dressing, toileting, feeding etc.) and with cooking, cleaning, laundry, and completes regular housework when residents are not able to do so.
• In the absence of the House Manger, acts as a liaison person between contracted services and the agency, facilitating prompt correction of any and all deficiencies present in the physical environment.
• Develops and exhibits acceptable standards of a group home-like environment which conveys acceptable behavior toward the…