Overview
AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island. With over 100 supervised and supportive settings, each home reflects the interests of its residents. Direct Support Professionals work with each person supported toward reaching their goals and desired outcomes. Registered Nurses and licensed dietitians provide ongoing care planning and support to ensure that each person maintains their best possible health. Behavioral health services and positive behavioral supports are provided by Masters level Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS).
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Responsible for the direct management of a residence in the Community Living Services Program
- Ongoing supervision of Assistant Manager and Direct Support Professionals to ensure that the people we support have the opportunity to a safe and quality life and that the site is efficiently running
- Implement all OPWDD regulations as well as COMPASS, CQL and Agency`s specific policies and procedures
- Responsible for adequate staffing by completing weekly staffing schedules in accordance with the site approved budget.
- Manage all operational budgets (overtime, FTEs, food/ nonfood, etc) by ensuring that all resources have been exhausted to remain within assigned budget
- Maintain individuals` records and Agency required paperwork timely and in accordance to agency regulations
- Upkeep individuals` bank accounts and all aspects of personal allowance
- Complete time and attendance payroll system for all staff working at the site
- Maintain staff support meetings/performance evaluations by observing and documenting staff good practices as well as issues related to time/ attendance, job performance, specific deficiencies, supervisory sessions and training certifications to ensure the ongoing and effective supervision of each employee
- Participate in the CLS program`s management on-call system
- Attend management, cluster and individuals` related meetings
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities
- Supervisory experience required
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational and administrative skills
- AMAP certified
- Prior domestic household experience required.
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