Assistant Manager - Mental Health Housing

Assistant Manager – Mental Health Residential Services

Reports to: Program Manager, MH Residential

Location: Highland Ave, Syracuse, NY

Pay Rate: $21.03-$23.71

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

We are looking for a proactive employee to assistin the provision and oversight of services to residents, as well as provide training and supervision to residential staff.

• Provide direct services as assigned by Program Manager; must be able and willing todemonstratedirect care duties
• Assistin the assessment of residents’needs
• Ensure assignments, including change of shift procedures, made byProgram
  
  Manager to Residence Counselors,are completed
• Assist the Program Manager in addressing issues related tomaintainingtheresidence, including safety issues
• Report all emergencies or medicalconcerns to Program Manager oron-call
• Participate in program on-call rotation to provide after-hours support to programs
• Provide initial and ongoing training to Residence Counselors including, but not limited to, implementation of residents’service plans
• Complete required documentation for those residents assigned during shift and ensure completion of documentation by Residence Counselors
• Act as a liaison withthe local community of participants, survivors,ex-participants,as assigned
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Provide person-centered, quality services
• Perform Other Dutiesas Assigned

High school diploma/GED,required.

One year of experience working with individuals that have mental health diagnoses,and experience working with adults with substance use issues,preferred.

Must have a valid NYS Driver Licensein accordance withthe Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs.

Did you know AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance?

• 401(k) match upon hire
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays