Residence manager Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Overview

The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for supporting the Residence Manager in the supervision of individuals’ supports, maintenance of assigned programs, and implementation of Life plans. She / he supports and assists people supported in attaining their needs, desires, and dreams through a person-centered planning focus. She / he assures quality services by providing an environment that is conducive to their welfare of the people supported and in accordance with federal, state, local, and organization regulations and policies.

She / he provides support to the Residence Manager in leadership of the team and serves as an advocate to ensure appropriate treatment, teaching, and protection of the person supported rights. She / he develops and cultivates positive relationships with families and other stakeholders. She / he monitors the coordination of individual appointments and activities, and the management of the persons supported personal fund accounts.

The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for the supporting the Residence Manager by working collaboratively with the Quality Improvement team to ensure the best outcomes for the program and individuals, ensures compliance with relevant regulations, and ensures that programs and services to individuals supported are person-centered and directed.

The Assistant Residence Manager is an effective communicator. She / he is able to provide person supported and staff constructive feedback regarding performance and behavior. Must be a good listener, speak with respect and treat all respectfully. The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for updating the Residence Manager on a daily basis of all events in the residence.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Annual Salary

51,450.00

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Staffing

In partnership with the Residence Manager :

• Ensures that the program is adequately and appropriately staffed and monitored.
• Ensures the appropriate training of staff who are assigned to the Residence.
• Provides weekly supervision meeting for residential staff.
• Observes, monitors, and regularly provides feedback to staff regarding the implementation of the individuals’ plans through the use of meal observations, community meetings, and daily performance of goals.
• Demonstrates and models’ effective methods to teach existing positive and replacement behaviors to individuals.
• Supports staff in developing their technical skills through electronic documentation and communications.

Program

In partnership with the Residence Manager :

Medical Care Oversight (if applicable)

Reporting / Documentation

In partnership with the Residence Manager :

Communication

In partnership with the Residence Manager :

Other

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

The Assistant Residence Manager participates in the interviewing, hiring, coaching, and on-going feedback of staff. She / he is responsible along with the Residence Manager for assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Work Environment

Able to tolerate and work in a busy and stimulating environment. Able to encourage positive attitude toward individuals’ capabilities and limitations due to his / her disabilities. Presents self in a professional manner as a representative of Rising Ground at all times, especially when supporting the individuals out in the community. Must be able to transport the people supported in a minivan.

Physical Demands

Able to demonstrate skills and support individuals with disabilities; able to assist an individual physically when needed; able to lift and / or assist a person in an emergency.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Must be able to travel to the different program sites.

May be required to work several evenings per month.

May be required to work extra time to complete work.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

2 years’ experience working in a similar environment.

Knowledge of Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities

Preferred Education and Experience

Degree in Human Services preferred or related field.

2 years’ experience working in a similar environment.

Knowledge of Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

AMAP and First Aid / CPR / AED certification a plus

Must have a clean NYS Driver’s License

Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and MS Outlook

Location : Bronx, NY